Tameside Social Economy Network
Our Social Economy Network is a space for Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs in Tameside to come together and share experiences of running a business which trades for a social and or environmental purpose. Through the network you will gain support to increase your social impact and grow your business.
This network will be run for and with you, and you will be invited to share the topics and areas of growth that are important to you and your enterprise.
This network is co-facilitated by Action Together and the following partners:
- Build a Business in GM Libraries
- Tameside Means Business
- GM Business Growth
Please email development@actiontogether.org.uk for more information.
Tameside Social Economy Network: Tendering for Public Sector Contracts
Tameside Social Economy Network: Tendering for Public Sector Contracts
Thursday 26 June, 4pm - 7pm at Tameside Library
Tameside Talks Business, the GM Business Growth Hub and Tameside’s Social Economy network are bringing you a practical hands-on session to learn how your business can tender for public sector contacts in Tameside.
Do you need to
- Understand changes to the procurement act and what this means for SME’s, and Social Economy Organisations?
- Know what you need to consider to be tender ready?
- Learn how to win work in Tameside?
What to Expect
Understand the new Procurement Act
Learn how recent changes make it easier for SMEs and the VCSFE sector to access public contracts, with a stronger focus on social value and transparency.
Get Tender Ready
A practical workshop covering:
- Benefits of tendering vs. grants
- What your organisation needs in place to bid
- How to assess if a contract is right for you
- The role of social value in procurement
- Commonly used terms and what they mean
- Pricing strategies and common mistakes
For more information and to book your place: Unlocking Opportunities: Tendering & Procurement Tickets, Thu 26 Jun 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite