Taking place at Newcastle United Football Club at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this in-person event will provide small businesses with the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department.

This is the 20th event, with further regional events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year.

The event will include:

  • a keynote from Paul Rodgers, DfT Group Commercial Director and Government Commercial Function Leadership Group SME sponsor
  • networking opportunities with the DfT, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, National Highways, and many more to enhance the transparency of pipeline information and innovation opportunities
  • key suppliers sharing best practice on how to become a subcontractor in the supply chain
  • a chance to network with the Crown Commercial Service, including details on the SME-friendly frameworks available and how to enrol.

To register for this event, please complete the survey at this link: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/IAOLOF/.

The full address for the event is: St. James’ Park, Barrack Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, NE1 4ST.

If you have any questions, please contact: GCDSMELead@dft.gov.uk.