Early engagement between buyers and suppliers allows for the efficient and effective delivery of procurement services.

The Social Partnership and Public Procurement Act will have a significant impact on the procurement process and early engagement can help to prepare for the new requirements, reduce barriers and enable greater participation for SMEs.

The Market Engagement Zone will provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from Wales’ key procurement decision makers on how buyers and suppliers can engage effectively with each other, develop innovative and consistent processes, and enable more organisations to participate in the procurement process.