Are you an ambitious SME, start-up or VCSE looking to secure more public sector work?

Join Hippo for a dedicated afternoon workshop demystifying public sector supply chains, sharing practical skills and helping your business explore upcoming pipeline opportunities.

You and your team will leave with a better understanding of navigating the public sector, how to write winning bids and gain visibility into how large-scale delivery models operate at Hippo across our core portfolios: Health, Education, and Central Government.

What you can expect:

  • Take advantage of an exclusive session hosted by a public sector bidding expert, sharing technical and commercial knowledge on how to successfully win public sector tenders.
  • Learn how to navigate public sector procurement, discover framework pipelines, and get a clearer look at how prime contractors and smaller suppliers work together successfully.
  • Use our open networking and 1:1s with Hippo Client Partners to ask questions, address common onboarding barriers, and receive honest guidance tailored to your sector.
  • Join our team for a free networking lunch to share knowledge, exchange ideas and build regional relationships with other growing local organisations.

Programme Agenda

  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Arrival and welcome networking
  • 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM: Introduction to Hippo.
  • 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM: Public Sector at Hippo overview, covering Health, Education, and Central Government.
  • 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM: Introduction to Social Value at Hippo.
  • 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM: Bidding on public sector contracts masterclass with Emma Jaques, ending with a Q&A session.
  • 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM: Networking lunch and 1:1 Client Partner slots.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at small businesses and start-ups to established small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs). Whether you are completely new to public sector procurement and looking for a clear starting point, or an experienced supplier wanting to refine your bidding skills, this session is designed to actively support your development.

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Event Details

Event TypeIn person

Event DateWednesday 29 July

Event Time11:00 - 14:00

Event HostHippo

LocationThe Brew Society, 26 Aire Street, Leeds