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Procurement Connection 2009 was an outstanding success with over 100 businesses in attendance, 9 public sector procurement professionals and 7 speakers in addition to the ways2win team.
Ways2win - Business Tenders
Darren Ball - Contracts and Procurement Manager - The Met Office
"I can say it was a fantastic opportunity to explain the public sector procurement process and to also understand some of the difficulties local companies face when bidding for Public Sector contracts.”
Kathryn Parker - Contracts and Procurement Manager - Devon and Cornwall Police Authority
“We are very happy to be part of the event, the more help that we can give businesses the better as it helps both sides when processes are well understood.”
Simon Richardson -Procurement officer - Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue
“We really appreciate the opportunity to engage with businesses and inform them how public procurement operates."
Clive Woodley - Product Portfolio Manager - Plymouth City Council
"I love initiatives like Ways2win procurement connection, it’s a great opportunity for the public sector buyers to get out from behind the desk, meet real businesses and give us a reality check on what we are doing well and what we do badly"
Paul McCormick - Head of Contracts and Direct Services - Exeter City Council
“Excellent opportunity to meet potential suppliers and tell them what we get up to!”
John Malloch – Head of Procurement - University of Exeter
“it was a great event to be part of - if we have better relationships then we get better results”
Liz Oram - Competitiveness Partnership Manager - Business Link
“Business Link were delighted to be part of the Ways to Win procurement event and very much look forward to working in partnership with businesses wishing to engage in public sector procurement activities"
“Applying for public sectors seemed to be a stuffy and complex process before I attended the event. However, it’s now apparent that the public sector are very keen to be working with local small businesses. Add the skills of Ways2Win to the mix and I can see an approach to applying for public sector tenders. Thanks for the insight.” David Thomas, Bluegrass Computer Services
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