Pitch & Procure Event - Be part of our live audience
Date and Time
Monday Sep 16, 2024
8:45 AM - 1:00 PM BST
Monday 16th September
8.45am - 12.30pm
Location
FibreHub
Trevenson Lane
Pool
Redruth
Cornwall
TR15 3GF
Fees/Admission
This event is free to attend.
If you are unable to attend once you have signed up, please let Rosie know.
Photo Consent
Photographs will be taken at this event. We intend to use the images in our promotional material to tell others about the benefits of the project (Evolve Futures). We would like to use your photograph in publicity which may appear locally, nationally and worldwide (such as, social media, websites or other forms of marketing materials). On arrival, we will ask you to sign a sign-in sheet where you will be able to opt in-out of photography consent. By indicating ‘yes’, you are giving consent for your image to be used. The University of Exeter will keep your image on our records. The information will only be used in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. For more information on your rights please visit: exeter.ac.uk/dataprotection/rights
Funding Information
The University of Exeter has been commissioned to deliver the EVOLVE FUTURES project on behalf of the Growth Hub by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) (1) as part of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Good Growth Programme. The programme is delivered through the University of Exeter in partnership with Cornwall Chamber of Commerce and Cornwall Rural Community Charity and aims to improve the opportunities for enterprises across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly that aspire to good growth and to accelerate their development through the provision of expert business support.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
Data Protection and Privacy
To aid organisation of this event, attendee information may be shared with relevant staff in the University e.g. a list of attendees could be provided to the University host or guest speaker. We will store your information securely, so that we can communicate to you about the event (e.g. cancellation of event, changes to the itinerary).
Confirmation of your attendance at this event will be stored confidentially by the Evolve Futures programme for a period of up to seven years to allow us to comply with our funder. Your details will also be shared with the Growth Hub (CIOSGH) as we are working together to deliver Good Growth Commissioned services to businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
More information on the University's privacy policies can be found here. For more information on Growth Hub’s own privacy policy, please visit this page.
Description
Pitch & Procure Event
This event registration is to be part of our live audience (pitchers have been chosen via application/shortlist process)
We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to you for Cornwall’s first Pitch & Procure event on the morning of Monday, September 16th at FibreHub.
This unique event, organised by Smart Working Revolution, Cornwall Chamber and the Evolve Futures Project, will connect major businesses with local Cornwall organisations, offering a rare opportunity for direct engagement.
Promoting and facilitating local procurement is a key strategic priority of the Chamber. We know that many local large organisations, local authorities and the NHS are working to increase their spending locally. However, a combination of businesses being put off by the procurement process and major procurers being unaware of some of the products and services that local businesses can provide is preventing the building of resilient local supply chains.
This one-of-a-kind event brings enterprising local businesses together with several major procuring organisations, offering a platform for them to showcase their products and services to these prime procurers. It will also open up exciting opportunities to engage directly with them, potentially leading to significant business growth.
The format will be short, sharp and interactive, maximising the potential for meaningful connections.
A panel of five major procurers will be in the front row of an audience that will hear a series of short, sharp pitches from several businesses, followed by a brief Q&A.
Our panel include:
Jon Hurrell - Cornwall Manufacturing Group
Helen Wylde - Wildanet
Mark Hewson - Imerys
Chris Jones - Falmouth Exeter Plus
Lewis Tolputt - Classic Builders
Patric Eriksson - Qantx
Kevin Pearce - Ocean Housing Group
Following the Q&A, the procurers can choose which businesses they wish to speak with further. This may be as simple as being sent details of registering for tender information and entering the procurement process or an invitation to a further exploratory meeting.
We are all committed to supporting successful pitchers and can facilitate introductions to additional support in preparing their tenders.
After the presentations, there will be ample opportunity to network with our procurers, ensuring a supportive environment for all participants.
You're welcome to join us even if you're not interested in pitching yourself. The event will offer excellent networking opportunities, and you may even hear about something that will benefit your business.
