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Supplier Engagement Accelerator

Programme Overview

The Supplier Engagement Accelerator helps businesses connect with local public sector opportunities and better understand how to engage with public sector buyers.

Public sector organisations across Greater Lincolnshire purchase a wide range of goods, services, and works. For many businesses, knowing where opportunities are promoted, how buyers engage with suppliers, and how to position themselves effectively can be challenging. This accelerator brings together events, workshops, and resources to support businesses at any stage of their public sector journey.

Who is the programme for?

The Supplier Engagement Accelerator is suitable for businesses that: 

  • Are based in Greater Lincolnshire
  • Want to explore or increase opportunities with public sector buyers
  • Are new to supplying the public sector or want to improve their understanding
  • Would benefit from improved visibility and buyer engagement 

The accelerator is open to businesses across all sectors, including goods, services, and works.

What support is provided?

This accelerator brings together a range of shared workshops, events, and resources that businesses can engage with to support their public sector ambitions. Businesses can choose to take part in the elements most relevant to their needs. 

Workshops and Learning Sessions

Practical workshops are delivered throughout the year, covering topics such as:

  • How public sector procurement works
  • Routes to market and procurement thresholds
  • Understanding buyer expectations
  • Preparing to engage with opportunities when they arise

Buyer Engagement Events

Businesses will have the opportunity to take part in buyer and supplier engagement events. These sessions are designed to:

  • Improve understanding of future buyer requirements
  • Share upcoming pipelines and priorities
  • Support constructive engagement between buyers and local suppliers
Explore Procurement Events

Online Resources

A range of online resources is available to help businesses:

  • Build awareness of public sector opportunities
  • Understand procurement terminology and processes
  • Improve readiness to engage with tenders and quotations
Explore Resources

Why take part?

Businesses can use the Supplier Engagement Accelerator to:

  • Gain insight into how public sector buying decisions are made
  • Increase awareness of relevant opportunities
  • Strengthen their future opportunities pipeline
  • Improve confidence when engaging with public sector buyers

Public sector contracts can offer long‑term stability and growth potential for businesses that are well prepared and visible to buyers.

How to access this programme?

Businesses can take part in workshops, events, and activities as they become available throughout the year.

Supplying to the Public Sector

Public sector organisations purchase a wide range of goods and services from businesses of all sizes. This page explains how public sector procurement works, where opportunities are advertised and what businesses need to know before supplying.

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