Lancashire County Council – Meet the Buyer Event

Calling All Local Businesses and Suppliers!

Lancashire County Council (LCC) are inviting SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses and community organisations based in Lancashire to attend a Meet the Buyer event including a live webinar and one to one in person sessions for key themes and topics. 

This exclusive event is designed to:

• Promote procurement opportunities to SMEs and local organisations.
• Increase SME participation in council contracts.
• Provide practical guidance on bidding for public sector work.
  

Participating in Lancashire County Council’s Meet the Buyer event offers suppliers a unique opportunity to engage directly with public sector procurement teams, gain insights into upcoming contract opportunities, and better understand the Council’s procurement processes. For local businesses, this event fosters transparency, builds confidence in tendering, and encourages inclusive economic growth. 

It aligns with Lancashire County Council’s mission to support a thriving local economy, promote sustainable development, and ensure public spending delivers maximum value for communities. By connecting suppliers with buyers, the Council strengthens its commitment to fairness, accessibility, and the empowerment of Lancashire-based enterprises.

Why Attend?

• Learn how LCC procurement works – connect directly with the procurement Procurement & Contract Management Team at Lancashire County Council to understand how the procurement process works and what information is readily available.
• Discover upcoming contract opportunities – develop an understanding of how to identify opportunities across a wide range of sectors including construction and assets, care and public health, corporate services and goods, digital and IT and more. 
• Understand how to register on the procurement platforms and gain insights into how to become a supplier to LCC, improving your ability to act on opportunities. 
• Know how to understand LCC procurement documents making future tendering opportunities more efficient. 
• Network with other local businesses and build valuable partnerships.