Engagement: SME technology meet the buyer forum (SME registration)
About this event
Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is hosting a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) meet the buyer forum on Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Agenda:
- registration from 9am
- sessions commence at 10am
- event closes at 4pm
Location: INNSiDE Manchester, First Street, M15 4RP
Bringing together innovative, technology SMEs based in and around the North and North West with government commercial departments, public sector procurement leads and large public sector suppliers.
The objective is to share knowledge and expertise, explore commercial opportunities and discuss pipelines to support you, as an SME, to overcome barriers and support your journey to successfully becoming a public sector supplier.
Register to join us on 16 June for a packed day of workshop sessions, networking, engagement and one-to-one meeting opportunities. This is a critical opportunity for SMEs to directly connect with GCA, public sector buyers, large public sector suppliers and other SMEs to gain valuable insight and tips into becoming a public sector supplier. Hear which frameworks offer the best opportunities for SMEs, learn about current pipelines and the government’s future procurement plans, and what and where are the opportunities for innovative, technology SMEs across the North and North West of England.
SME’s will have the chance to participate in a 60 Second Pitch of your products/services to buyers and potential partners. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis on the day, pitches will take place in the afternoon.
Please note this event registration page is for SMEs only.
Please register for the session marked for your applicable group. We look forward to seeing you there.