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Proper Good Business Summit - 12 November 2026

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Buyer: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council
Published: 8 October 2026
Submission: 12 November 2026in 1 month
Source: uk:procontracts

Tender description

STAR Procurement is pleased to share details of the upcoming Proper Good Business Summit, hosted by Sector 3 and partners. The summit will bring together businesses, public sector organisations, charities, voluntary organisations and community groups from across the region to build connections, share ideas and explore opportunities to work together for the benefit of local communities. Attendees will have the opportunity to: • Meet organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors • Build new partnerships and business relationships • Learn about community-led projects and initiatives • Explore social value and community investment opportunities • Connect with organisations making a difference across Stockport - Thursday 12 November 2026 - Royal Nawaab, Stockport - 9:00am - 4:00pm, followed by a networking reception To book your place, visit the Eventbrite registration page. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1998358235276?aff=oddtdtcreator Keywords: Market engagement, networking, event, meet the buyer, partnerships

Timeline

Completed: Tender published8 October 2026
Current notice
Next: Submission date12 November 2026in 1 month

About the buyer

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is a local authority that buys through STAR Procurement, a shared service run jointly with Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford councils. Suppliers register for open tenders on The Chest, the North West's public sector e-procurement portal. STAR Procurement organises contracts across three categories, covering people, place and professional services. A valid purchase order number must accompany every invoice before payment is made. Meet the Buyer events introduce Stockport-based tradespeople and consultants to upcoming projects. Highways works, consultancy services and property contracts are typically procured through STAR frameworks.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, construction work and IT services.