Demand for places at the event to be held at the Birmingham venue on 17th June (PCO/09) is such that this course is now full. The DWP have therefore kindly agreed that TfC can offer an additional event in Birmingham on 1st July (PCO/14R). The revised Registration Guidance and Form which sets out the remaining available dates can be found by clicking the documents for download button to the right of this entry

These events provide excellent value at just £35.25 per person. In addition they offer important opportunities to find out about the future approaches to procurement being introduced by both government departments and other public purchasers. The events concentrate on tendering as a consortium, and place an emphasis on the new "Supply Chain" model of purchasing. This approach will provide excellent opportunities for small and very small organisations to apply to larger organisations for contracts, rather than tendering directly to the provider. However, as with all business opportunities, it is the first into the market who is most likely to get the work. These events are therefore suitable for umbrella organisations and others to find out about the new approach, but also to their members who might wish to be directly involved in a supply chain.