Business mentoring and support programmes

Supply Ready Harrow

Register now to attend the Harrow Meet-the-Buyer events in September 2024!

The council invites you to our ‘Meet the Buyer’ events this September, tailored for suppliers based in Harrow.

  • For businesses engaged in supplying services and equipment in the information technology sector (View relevant trade categories)
  • Monday, 23 September. 4:30pm – 7:00pm.
  • Victoria Hall, St John Baptist Church, Sheepcote Rd, Harrow HA1 2JE

Register for Meet the buyer event 

These events are aimed at connecting Harrow based suppliers of goods, works and services, with the Council's procurement and service teams. The initiative is part of the Harrow Supply Ready programme which is supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Event Highlights

  • Get informed about the council’s upcoming needs and procurement opportunities for housing services and ICT in the next 6-12 months.
  • Connect with the London Borough of Harrow’s procurement team to understand how to access tenders and contracts.
  • Meet the council's major contractors and discover B2B supply chain opportunities in the housing sector.
  • Gain valuable insights on how to submit winning bids for public sector contracts by our delivery partners Bidright U.K.

Register your interest in our digital supplier platform and directory

We will soon be launching a digital supplier platform and directory for local businesses.

Businesses enrolled on the platform will be notified of opportunities from the Council and major contractors.

To register your interest, please email edo@harrow.gov.uk

Support to compete for contracts

Are you a local business looking to win public sector contracts and access more supply chain opportunities?  Our new programme, Supply Ready Harrow will train and support businesses to access and compete for contracts from London Borough of Harrow and other organisations.

The programme seeks to engage and support businesses across all sectors, including: 

  • Construction
  • Professional services
  • ICT
  • Education
  • Healthcare and social care
  • Transport and logistics 
  • Creative sector
  • Others

How is the programme being delivered?

This programme is offered free on a first-come-first-serve basis for SMEs in the borough. Support includes masterclasses, online workshops, 1 to 1 advice and meet-the-buyer events. Businesses will have the opportunity to register on a digital platform to be considered for future contracts issued by the Council. The platform, similar to a directory, can also be used for businesses-to-business supply chain opportunities, thereby stimulating local growth and the local economy.

How to enroll

By enrolling in this programme, you will:

  • Learn more about public sector procurement.
  • Receive specialist 1-1 support to submit high quality bids.
  • Connect with council services and private contractors in ‘Meet the Buyer’ events.
  • Upgrade your compliance and accreditations to highlight your local credentials.
  • Enrol onto a digital platform to receive contract opportunities from the Councils services and major contractors.

Find out more and register

Alternatively, you can register your interest by emailing edo@harrow.gov.uk

Bidright UK Ltd has been appointed to deliver this project.

This programme is being supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.