Builders in north east England are invited to a free event at Newcastle Racecourse on 11 September to find out about work opportunities in the area.
Constructionline, the government-owned database of contractors, is hosting the ‘Meet the Buyer’ session to help local SME contractors meet key procurement decision makers and find out about winning on major work projects in the region.
Over twenty construction buyers are already signed up, including Kier Services and McLaughlin & Harvey, as well as Gateshead Council, Department of Health Procure 21+ and Four Housing Care and Repair.
In addition, the Highways Agency will be discussing how to find information of potential sub-contracting opportunities in relation the improvement works to A63 Castle Street and other forthcoming schemes in the region.
Aaron Good, client relationship manager at Constructionline, said:
“Local SME contractors are often well-placed to deliver work programmes, and public sector organisations are keen to engage with smaller suppliers on their doorstep, but getting access to each other can prove difficult.
“Events like these are hugely valuable in introducing the two sides, providing them with a platform to talk about upcoming opportunities and how they can best work together in the future.”
The event will run from 8.30am until 3pm and suppliers do not have to be a Constructionline member to attend. For more information or to register interest visit www.constructionline.co.uk/events.