Rochdale Procurement 360 Summit

Event Date 7 Oct 2026

Event Type: Business

How to win Public Sector Contracts

Rochdale is entering a new era of growth, with major investment programmes including Atom Valley, the Rochdale Rail Corridor programme, town centre transformations, new housing and skills investment creating unprecedented opportunities for local businesses.

The Rochdale Procurement 360 Summit brings together senior business leaders, managing directors and decision-makers to explore how local companies can access and win public sector and regeneration-led contracts.

Hosted by renowned business journalist Chris Maguire, this high-impact breakfast summit will provide practical advice, expert insight from organisations including STAR Procurement.

Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions and networking, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of:

How public sector procurement works
What buyers are looking for in successful bids
The impact of the Procurement Act
Winning through meaningful Social Value
How to find Public Sector commissioning opportunities
How to position your business to secure future contracts
This event supports Rochdale’s ambition to increase the value of public sector and regeneration related contracts secured by local businesses, helping create jobs, improve productivity and build a stronger, more inclusive local economy.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at:

Business owners
Managing directors
Senior decision-makers
SMEs looking to grow through public sector opportunities
Businesses interested in supplying goods, works or services to the public sector
Whether you’re new to public sector procurement or looking to strengthen your competitive advantage, the Rochdale Procurement 360 Summit will provide the knowledge, connections and confidence to help your business capitalise on one of the borough’s biggest periods of investment and growth.

Keynote Speakers will be shared over the coming weeks.

Book your place today.