Join MBM and LSBU to learn how to become procurement ready with practical tips on social and environmental responsibility.

Join us for the next Minority Business Matters in-person event in collaboration with London South Bank University. Designed to help ethnic minority business owners become procurement-ready and gain practical tips on integrating social and environmental responsibility into their businesses.

The event will welcome you to connect with procurement specialists from the private and public sectors, as well as academics from London’s top universities, to discuss the challenges of becoming ‘buyer ready’. You’ll learn how adopting responsible business practices can enhance your credibility with corporate and public sector buyers, and how this can open doors to new opportunities.

Hosted by London South Bank University (LSBU), this event is a collaboration between the Inclusive supply chain project and the Minority Business Matters (MBM) programme, supported by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It’s funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, giving you access to a wealth of free support such as procurement advisory, business growth resources, and more networking opportunities.

“Events like this help to demystify some of the procurement processes employed by larger organisations to mitigate risks and achieve ROI, and break down entry barriers for small businesses” – Nadia Forde, Delivery Lead for Minority Business Matters

Why Attend?

• Learn about the new Procurement Act, which supports the local economy and community resilience.
• Discover ways to enhance your competitiveness in the markets that prioritise community wealth and sustainability.
• Start creating a strategy for integrating responsible business to enhance your credibility with potential corporate and public sector buyers.
• Expand your network with purpose and unlock new opportunities by building relationships with corporate and public sector procurement teams and fellow SME-owners.

Key Takeaways

• Increase your understanding of what it means to be a responsible business, particularly from social value and sustainability perspectives.

• Learn what corporate and public sector procurement professionals are looking for when assessing SMEs’ suitability to supply their organisation.

• Increase your awareness of free resources available to you to reach a sufficient level of compliance.

• Start formulating an action plan how to demonstrate that you are a responsible business to future buyers of your products and services.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for ethnic minority business owners and entrepreneurs looking to become procurement-ready and enhance their business credibility.

Due to the nature of our funding, we welcome trading ethnic minority owned SMEs that are registered in London (as per your Companies House record) to this exciting event.