Supply Ready Harrow
Prepare to grow your business further
The Supply Ready program provides free training and support for SMEs registered in Harrow. The program will provide you with:
- expert advice on bid writing and reviewing
- assistance with registration processes
- insights on becoming a council supplier
- connections to help you win contracts
You can choose from the following events:
- Virtual One to One session: Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4pm till 7pm.
- Virtual One to One session: Every day between 10am and 4pm.
- One to One Surgeries / Bid Writing Workshops at Harrow Business Centre, from 10am till 4pm:
- Wednesday 29th January
- Wednesday 5th February
- Tuesday 11th February
- Wednesday 26th February
- Wednesday 5th March
Places are limited, and this free opportunity finishes soon, so hurry and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to elevate your business.
Register on the Business Portal below, email supplyready@bidrightuk.co.uk or call 07954 589 942
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.
Alternatively, you can register your interest by emailing edo@harrow.gov.uk
Supply Ready Harrow is delivered by BidRight UK in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow and fully funded by the Greater London Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.