Calling All Local Businesses and Suppliers!

Lancashire County Council (LCC) are inviting SMEs, social enterprises, local businesses and community organisations based in Lancashire to attend a Meet the Buyer event including a live webinar and one to one in person sessions for key themes and topics. 

This exclusive event is designed to:

• Promote procurement opportunities to SMEs and local organisations.
• Increase SME participation in council contracts.
• Provide practical guidance on bidding for public sector work.​

Participating in Lancashire County Council’s Meet the Buyer event offers suppliers a unique opportunity to engage directly with public sector procurement teams, gain insights into upcoming contract opportunities, and better understand the Council’s procurement processes. For local businesses, this event fosters transparency, builds confidence in tendering, and encourages inclusive economic growth. 
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It aligns with Lancashire County Council’s mission to support a thriving local economy, promote sustainable development, and ensure public spending delivers maximum value for communities. By connecting suppliers with buyers, the Council strengthens its commitment to fairness, accessibility, and the empowerment of Lancashire-based enterprises.

Highlights include:

• Carers Rights Day 2025
  
• Christmas events
  
• Fashion Show Fundraiser
  
• NEW Dementia Peer Support Groups and Dementia Carers trips
  
• NEW LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group
  
• Carers Activities and Courses
  
• Mental Health Support
  
• Connecting Communities Befriending service
  
• Volunteering Opportunities
  
• Carers Discounted Cinema Club
  

 
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This includes information from our community groups, events, health information, grants and community training opportunities.

We hope you will find the bulletin useful.

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