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Free Webinar: Supplying the Council – Learn How Your Business Can Work With Us

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South Derbyshire District Council is hosting a free online webinar this September to help local businesses learn how to supply goods and services to the Council.

The session will explain the procurement process in simple terms and highlight how your business, whether small, medium, or large can access opportunities to work with the Council.

Event Details

  • Date: Thursday 25 September 2025

  • Time: 10:00am – 11:00am

  • Format: Online webinar

  • Speaker: Harold Talbot-Tomlinson, Procurement Lead at South Derbyshire District Council

What the Webinar Covers

  • How procurement routes are chosen depending on contract value

  • The tendering process, including bid evaluation and payment terms

  • Contract awards, extensions, and terms and conditions

  • How to register for Council and East Midlands procurement opportunities

  • Key updates from the Procurement Act 2023, which makes it easier for small businesses to access contracts

  • Live Q&A with the Council’s procurement lead

Why Attend?

The Council spends over £25 million each year on a wide range of services—covering everything from materials and equipment to construction, consultancy, and outsourced projects. This webinar is a chance for businesses of all sizes to understand how to get involved and benefit from these opportunities.

How to Register

The webinar is free and open to all. To book your place or find out more, visit the Council’s website or contact the Business Support team:

Find full details and register here: Free Webinar – Supplying the Council

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