Engagement: SME meet the buyer forum
About this event
SME Meet the Buyer Forum: public procurement opportunities in Portsmouth
Thursday 12 March 2026
- registration from 9am
- sessions start at 10am
- event closes at 4pm
Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, Portsmouth PO6 3EN
About this event
Join us on 12 March for a day of one-to-one meetings, workshops, networking and sharing best practice.
This is a great opportunity to connect with Crown Commercial Service (CCS), small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public sector buyers and large suppliers. You can gain valuable insights into pipelines, procurement strategies, frameworks, the Procurement Act 2023, social value and more.
We look forward to seeing you there.
How to register
Registration is different depending on your organisation type. Please make sure you use the correct registration method using the information below.
SMEs
Buyers and large suppliers
Register as a buyer
Register as a large supplier
Important information for buyers and large suppliers
Please bring any details that may be useful to share with SMEs, including future procurements and pipeline information where possible.
Buyers: You will automatically be allocated a meeting table and are welcome to bring a pull-up stand. If you do not need a meeting table, email geo.polley@crowncommercial.gov.uk