Engagement: SME meet the buyer forum
About this event
SME Meet the Buyer Forum: public procurement opportunities in Portsmouth
Thursday 12 March 2026
- Registration from 9am
- Sessions start at 10am
- Event closes at 4pm
Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth PO6 3EN
About this event
Join us on 12 March for a day of one-to-one meetings, workshops, networking and sharing best practice.
This is a great opportunity to connect with Crown Commercial Service (CCS), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public sector buyers and large suppliers. You can gain valuable insights into pipelines, procurement strategies, frameworks, the Procurement Act 2023, social value and more.
We look forward to seeing you there.
How to register
Registration is different depending on your organisation type. Please make sure you use the correct registration method using the information below.
SMEs
Register for the SME Meet the Buyer Forum in Portsmouth using the Eventbrite link below,
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crown-commercial-service-sme-meet-the-buyer-forum-portsmouth-sme-link-tickets-1980087580255?aff=oddtdtcreator
Buyers and large suppliers
Buyers and large suppliers need to submit an expression of interest. An Eventbrite link will be added to this page shortly. In the meantime, to secure your spot please provide the following information:
- name
- email address
- prefix
- mobile phone (optional)
- job title
- company or organisation name
- whether you are a buyer or large supplier
- what category you buy for: digital and technology, construction and property services, professional financial corporate and people, or other (please state if other)
- your biggest challenge when buying from SMEs
- whether you have attended a CCS event before
- any dietary requirements (lunch will be provided)
Important information for buyers and large suppliers
Please bring any details that may be useful to share with SMEs, including future procurements and pipeline information where possible.
Buyers: You will automatically be allocated a meeting table and are welcome to bring a pull-up stand. If you do not need a meeting table, email geo.polley@crowncommercial.gov.uk.