Date and time
Application closing date
Tuesday 18 November 2025 12:00
Location
Borough of Newham
Contact Email
inclusivesupplychain@newable.co.ukUnlocking Opportunities: Master the Central Platform for Winning Contracts
About this event
Understand the Find a Tender Service (FTS) and transform your procurement strategy
As government procurement continues to evolve with the introduction of the new Find a Tender Service (FTS) under the Procurement Act 2023, it becomes essential for business owners to grasp the capabilities of this digital platform. This session will deep dive into FTS, moving beyond basic tender searches to showcase its full potential, including market analysis, competitor insights and strategic planning.
Key features of FTS
- Centralised access for finding public procurement opportunities
- Easy registration and supplier information management
- Enhanced search capabilities with notifications for new tenders
- Data analysis dashboards for informed decision making
What will you learn
- How to effectively navigate the Find a Tender Service (FTS)
- Maximising the platform for procurement opportunities and insights
- Utilising FTS for targeted marketing and competitor analysis
- Best practices for leveraging procurement data to shape your business strategies
Who should attend
- Suppliers looking to expand their reach in public procurement
- Businesses interested in strategic marketing and competitor analysis
- Anyone involved in bidding, negotiating or working in partnership with the public sector
Meet our expert
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.
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 in annual sales in the next year
What's next?
To secure your place for this event, simply click the 'Apply' button to the right hand side of this page.
This event is free to attend and places are assigned on a first come, first serve basis - it's an opportunity not to be missed!
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
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- London South Bank University - Privacy Policy
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