Date and Time
Wednesday 21 May 2025 9:30 - 13:30
Location
In-person event, Newham
Contact Email
inclusivesupplychain@newable.co.ukMeet the Construction Buyer
About this event
Unlock new opportunities in the construction sector with Bouygues
Join us for a unique initiative that invites construction businesses to an exclusive 15-minute 1-2-1 exploratory session with leading buyers and decision-makers from Bouygues to discuss how you can work together and receive answers to any questions you have.
Who is this event for?
This event is for construction SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) that are fit to supply and are actively looking to build business relationships with influential supply chain decision-makers. Applications can be submitted from suppliers from any London borough.
What opportunities are available?
Opportunities are available in the following areas:
| Builders Clean | Soft Landscaping |
| Catering | Carpentry/Joinery |
| Fire Protection | Heating and Ventilation/AC |
| Electrical/Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Bricklaying | Roofing |
| Plumbing | Painting and Decorating |
| Drylining | Groundworks |
| Turnkey Fit-Out | Waste Management |
Meet our buyer
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Bouygues Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company, delivering projects that transform communities across housing, healthcare, education, science and data centres. Committed to sustainability, they seek innovative solutions to make construction sustainable and less resource-intensive. |
Meet our speaker
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Steve Orr Steve is a distinguished business advice expert with over 30 years of experience in the construction and renewable energy sectors. He is deeply versed in the emerging opportunities for London SMEs in the construction retro fit sector. His expertise includes support with supplier risk management, compliance, due diligence and sustainability. He has successfully led high growth companies and startups, significantly impacting their market positions and revenue trajectories. |
Our event partner
This event is hosted in partnership with Newham Council's Business & Enterprise Team
Eligibility
This Inclusive Supply Chain event is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund. As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your company's eligibility for the event based on the below suitability criteria:
Companies must:
- Be based in London
- Be registered in the UK
- Meet the SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) criteria according to the European SME definition
- Have a minimum of £50,000 of annual sales in the next year
- Be in one of the trades applicable to this Meet the Buyer event
What's next?
This event is FREE to attend. Attendees must register via the 'Apply Here' button at the top of this page. Eligibility criteria are detailed below, alongside pre-approval questions upon registration. Expressing an interest in this event does not guarantee the opportunity to meet the buyers. Once our buyers have reviewed your registration, you will receive an approval or rejection notification by email.
Please note, due to the nature of the event, places are very limited and therefore, limited to one delegate per company. The above eligibility criteria applies.
Contact us
Have a question about the event? Email our team at inclusivesupplychain@newable.co.uk
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What is the Inclusive Supply Chain Project?
The Inclusive Supply Chain project aims to promote social and economic cohesion across London by helping Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) improve their access to London's Supply Chains.
The project offers an intensive, tailored supply-readiness package of support designed to help SMEs from all sectors become supply chain-ready by building their skills and capabilities to meet the procurement criteria of larger businesses and buyers. The support includes bespoke supply-readiness advice provided by experienced procurement advisers, access to interactive workshops and buyer engagement events.
The Inclusive Supply Chain project is supported by the Mayor of London and delivered by Newable with support from London South Bank University on behalf of the Greater London Authority.
The Inclusive Supply Chain project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.
This event is designed and delivered by Newable as part of the Inclusive Supply Chain project.
The Inclusive Supply Chain project is supported by the Mayor of London and delivered by Newable with support from London South Bank University on behalf of the Greater London Authority.
The Inclusive Supply Chain project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus.
As a result, a range of data points must be collected to assess your eligibility and suitability to participate in this funded project.
To comply with the funding requirements the Greater London Authority, Newable and London South Bank University will collect and store your registration data collected through this form for auditing and project evaluation purposes until 2033 before all records are destroyed.
Newable and London South Bank University will not share your data with any other third parties that are not involved with the funding and/or delivery of the Inclusive Supply Chains project listed above and below.
Information regarding the use and processing of personal data by the Greater London Authority, Newable and London South Bank University can be found at:
- Greater London Authority - Privacy Policy
- Newable - Privacy Policy
- London South Bank University - Privacy Policy
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Please inform the event organisers and the videographer/photographer on the event day if you do not wish to be included in any individual or group photographs.