ADVICE for businesses on how they can win contracts in major industry supply chains will be given at a series of free workshops.
The workshops, held by Middlesbrough Council in partnership with Business to Business, will highlight the opportunities in the construction, defence and marine, energy and rail and transport industries.
The sessions, open to businesses from Middlesbrough and the surrounding area, will tackle key issues in the industry and look at how businesses can develop their competitive edge to win business from supply chains.
All sessions will be hosted by procurement specialist Garry Stone who has helped numerous North-east businesses win new supply chain contracts.
The project is part-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), managed by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
The workshops are:
Construction Industry - Tuesday, February 28, 9am-12.30pm at Middlesbrough College.
This workshop will guide businesses towards accessing the supply chains of future major projects. Speakers include Middlesbrough College, Compete North East and Balfour Beatty.
Defence and Marine Industry - Wednesday, February 29, 9am-12.30pm at Middlesbrough Teaching and Learning Centre.
Speakers include Northern Defence Industries and the Ministry of Defence.
Rail and Transport Industry - March 7, 9am-12.30pm at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough FC
This workshop will focus on the rail and wider transport industry and will hear about developments in the Hitachi Rail Project. Crossrail supply chains and how a business can best position itself to be more successful when tendering for new business will also be discussed.
Energy Industry - Wednesday, March 14, 9am to 12.30pm at the Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough FC
Speakers include NOF Energy, NAREC and PD Ports.
Cllr Charlie Rooney, Middlesbrough Council’s executive member for economic development, said: “These workshops are a great chance for Teesside businesses to learn about the many opportunities that are available in the supply chain.
“Middlesbrough has a wide range of high quality and competitive business which I’m sure will be more than a match for businesses elsewhere in the country.”
Contact Karen Lilley on 0191 426 6333 or email Karen@btob.co.uk
