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Procurement Essentials: Cohort 2

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Procurement Essentials: Cohort 2

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This is a free dynamic support programme designed for Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Government (B2G) businesses at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by people from ethnic minority backgrounds and based in London looking to build the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to navigate procurement processes and position themselves as credible, contract-ready suppliers

This hybrid programme blends in-person workshops with online mentoring to introduce participants to the fundamentals of public and private sector procurement, and running a responsible business. It will also support the development of essential transferrable skills such as pitching and bid writing. Participants will work on a tailored business growth plan, supported by peer-to-peer mentoring and expert-led surgery sessions with large corporate and public sector partners.

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Timeline

2 January 2026

Recruitment; open now!

12 January 2026

Onboarding session

22 January 2026

Module 1: Introduction to procurement

29 January 2026

Module 2: Social Value for SMEs

5 February 2026

Module 3: Net Zero for SMEs

10 February 2026

Net Zero Surgery

12 February 2026

Module 4: Introduction to successful bidding

Eligibility Criteria

Be based or operating in London

Be based or operating in London

Be based or operating in London

Be at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by people from ethnic minority backgrounds

Corporate Members

Since 2006, we’ve pioneered the supplier diversity movement in the UK and Europe. Join the ranks of organisations committed to supplier diversity. As a member of MSDUK, you’ll be part of a community of corporate leaders who share our passion for empowering ethnic minority businesses.

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T. +44 (0) 116 2532520

E. diversity@msduk.org.uk

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     3 Burton Street, Leicester LE1 1TB UK

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