--- title: "Event Invitation: Mayoral & HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME's" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2020-09-28" --- # Event Invitation: Mayoral & HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME's Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32e5f4c0-c98c-48b4-a95a-7a2a5691abaf.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is inviting businesses to participate in the "Event Invitation: Mayoral & HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME's," a virtual conference scheduled for 14 October 2020, running from 11:45 to 13:30. This event marks an important phase of the procurement process, currently at the planning stage, and is directly linked to HS2, Europe's largest infrastructure project, which is set to provide extensive opportunities across the West Midlands region. Registration for the event must be completed by 12 October 2020, offering insights into forthcoming supply chain opportunities related to this significant investment in construction work. This summit presents a vital opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to engage with the HS2 supply chain, which is expected to channel a substantial portion of the £100bn budget into local businesses over more than a decade. Companies from various sectors, especially those aiming to diversify following the impacts of Covid-19, will find valuable information about procurement opportunities, support for meeting procurement criteria, and how to integrate into HS2's supply chain. Early registration is encouraged due to limited spaces, and attendees will have priority access to further engagement sessions with supply chain experts. ## Notice *EVENT INVITATION* You are invited to the Mayoral & HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME's A virtual conference held on: Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 11:45 - 13:30hrs Background HS2 is the largest infrastructure project in Europe, and building the new railway provides unprecedented opportunities to thousands of businesses across West Midlands for more than a decade. Following the decision to proceed with HS2 earlier this year, HS2 Ltd issued 'Notice to proceed' to the companies that will undertake construction of the railway on 15th April 2020, with construction now officially underway. A large proportion of the PS100bn budget will make its way down the supply chain providing transformational opportunities for businesses for more than a decade. These opportunities will stretch far beyond the traditional rail industry and offers a real opportunity for companies looking to diversify as part of post-Covid-19 recovery. WMCA are committed to maximising the number of West Midlands businesses that benefit from this investment. Event Join this virtual webinar as we hear directly from those involved in the project about what this means for local SME's and the upcoming supply chain opportunities across the region. Hear directly from: * Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands & Mark Thurston, CEO of HS2 Ltd - Strategic overview of HS2 and the importance of the project to the region's post-Covid-19 recovery plans. * Companies directly engaged with the HS2 supply chain - Forthcoming opportunities and how businesses can become part of the supply chain. * HS2 Supply Chain & Growth Hubs - Summary of procurement opportunities, what businesses need to do and available support to meet HS2's procurement criteria. Registration Please note that spaces are limited, so early sign-up is encouraged. Registration closes on Monday, 12th October 2020. Attendees will also have the opportunity of priority access to future engagement sessions with supply chain experts to discuss relevant opportunities. To register, please follow the below link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3160417940873481739 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc391cc-c7fa-461a-8241-7a78e3a27c3c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Oct 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 28 Sep 2020 at 13:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc391cc-c7fa-461a-8241-7a78e3a27c3c - 24 Sep 2020 at 08:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7bb395-a1ed-42da-a4e6-f2903482f7da - 22 Sep 2020 at 14:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7bb395-a1ed-42da-a4e6-f2903482f7da ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dc391cc-c7fa-461a-8241-7a78e3a27c3c 28th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd7bb395-a1ed-42da-a4e6-f2903482f7da 24th September 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3160417940873481739 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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