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In this session, we'll break...

Date and time

Tuesday 17 February 2026 13:00 - 13:45

Location

Virtual

Sustainability in Tenders

About this event

A practical guide for SMEs

In this session, we'll break down what sustainability requirements are starting to show up more regularly in tenders and bids – especially those linked to government procurement – and how your small business can get ahead of them.

We'll cover what's legally required today, what's likely to come next, and the practical steps small businesses can take to build credible responses without in-house sustainability teams.

Topics covered in this session

  • Why sustainability is increasingly embedded in procurement and tendering processes
  • What a compliant carbon reduction plan looks like – and what businesses often miss
  • Practical steps SMEs can take to meet requirements and stand out

Meet our speaker

Joshua Rayner is head of strategic initiatives at Ecologi, where he works with partners to scale credible climate action across supply chains and industries. His work focuses on the intersection of policy, procurement and practical delivery.

If you have any questions you'd like Joshua to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.

 What's next?

This event is FREE to attend. 
Attendees must register via the 'Apply' button on the right of this page. Your business must meet the eligibility criteria detailed above, alongside pre-approval questions upon registration. Expressing an interest in attending this event does not guarantee the opportunity to meet the buyers. 


Contact us

Have a question about the event? Email our team at supplyconnect@newable.co.uk

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What is the Supply Connect programme?

Supply Connect is unlocking public sector contracts for UK businesses by connecting them with strategic suppliers and preparing them to become fit to supply. 

 

Supply Connect is a national initiative to open up public sector supply chain opportunities to small and micro businesses – particularly those led by underrepresented founders. Supported by JPMorganChase and delivered by Enterprise Nation and Newable, the programme provides practical support to help SMEs get fit to supply and win government contracts via supplier contracts. 

 

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