Events Diary

Please find below a full calendar of forthcoming events. Choose from a range of training events, seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work within the public sector arena and its supply chain.

For further information on BiP’s events or assistance with booking, please contact the Events Team at events@bipsolutions.com or via telephone on 0845 270 7095.

Search for your perfect event by sector or location. Alternatively, a full list of events in chronological order can be found below.

May
21
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Avonmouth House, London

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The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
London
May
22
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
London
May
23
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

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The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
May
28
2013

PASS Buyer: Introduction to Public Procurement

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

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The Introduction to Public Procurement event is specifically structured to provide those either new to procurement or who undertake procurement exercises as part of their role with a practical introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding this highly important function.

PASS
Public
Birmingham
May
29
2013
PASS
Private
Birmingham
Jun
04
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Jurys Inn, Manchester

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Jun
05
2013

PASS Buyer: Competitive Dialogue

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

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This Competitive Dialogue event looks at current guidance for undertaking this procedure along with case studies examining some completed projects, to assist delegates in understanding the intricacies of competitive dialogue.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
Jun
06
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Glasgow
Jun
11
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Avonmouth House, London

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Public
London
Jun
13
2013
PASS
Public
Glasgow
Jun
18
2013
PASS
Private
London
Jun
19
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Birmingham
Jun
19
2013
London
Jun
20
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Jurys Inn, Manchester

More info

The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Jun
25
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the NHS

The Studio, Manchester

More info

The Health and Social Care Act will have a significant impact on all aspects of NHS procurement. This event is not only pertinent to those who wish to approach the health sector as a potential client, but is also critically important to those already supplying this marketplace.

PASS
Private
Manchester
Jun
25
2013

PASS Buyer: Introduction to Public Procurement

Jurys Inn, Liverpool

More info

The Introduction to Public Procurement event is specifically structured to provide those either new to procurement or who undertake procurement exercises as part of their role with a practical introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding this highly important function.

PASS
Other
Liverpool
Jun
26
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Park Inn by Radisson, Manchester Centre

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Jun
27
2013

PASS Buyer: Legal Impact on Public Procurement

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Legal Impact on Public Procurement event is designed to provide a clear explanation of the legal position for anyone likely to be involved in procurement who has an impact on the creation of the specification or evaluation of submissions.

PASS
Public
London
Jul
04
2013

The Public Sector Suppliers Summit 2013

Avonmouth House

More info

TBC

GO
Private
London

Page coming soon.

Sep
03
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Avonmouth House, London

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Public
London
Sep
03
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Venue to be confirmed, Liverpool

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Other
Liverpool
Sep
04
2013
PASS
Private
Birmingham
Sep
05
2013

PASS Buyer: Drafting a Compliant PQQ

Apex International, Edinburgh

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PASS
Public
Edinburgh
Sep
10
2013

PASS Buyer: Legal Impact on Public Procurement

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

More info

This Legal Impact on Public Procurement event is designed to provide a clear explanation of the legal position for anyone likely to be involved in procurement who has an impact on the creation of the specification or evaluation of submissions.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Sep
11
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Hilton Birmingham Metropole

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future

PASS
Public
Birmingham
Sep
11
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the Public Sector

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

More info

Delegates will benefit from hearing about the latest initiatives and changes across a wide area of the public sector as well as receiving a high-level overview of the key changes proposed by the forthcoming EU Public Procurement Directive.

PASS
Private
Manchester
Sep
12
2013

PASS Buyer: Competitive Dialogue

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Competitive Dialogue event looks at current guidance for undertaking this procedure along with case studies examining some completed projects, to assist delegates in understanding the intricacies of competitive dialogue.

PASS
Public
London
Sep
17
2013

PASS Buyer: Legal Impact on Public Procurement

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

More info

This Legal Impact on Public Procurement event is designed to provide a clear explanation of the legal position for anyone likely to be involved in procurement who has an impact on the creation of the specification or evaluation of submissions.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
Sep
17
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the Public Sector

Avonmouth House, London

More info

Delegates will benefit from hearing about the latest initiatives and changes across a wide area of the public sector as well as receiving a high-level overview of the key changes proposed by the forthcoming EU Public Procurement Directive.

PASS
Private
London
Sep
18
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Manchester
Sep
19
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

The Parc Hotel by Thistle, Cardiff

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future

PASS
Public
Cardiff
Sep
24
2013
PASS
Private
Manchester
Sep
25
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to Defence

Avonmouth House, London

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This event offers practical advice to organisations of all sizes on how to go about entering the defence marketplace. Learn how to ensure your company can take advantage of the many opportunities to supply to defence by discovering how to identify those opportunities and what to do to convert them.

PASS
Private
London
Sep
26
2013
PASS
Public
Birmingham
Oct
02
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Radisson Blu, Belfast

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Public
Belfast
Oct
02
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Venue to be confirmed, Newcastle

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future

PASS
Other
Newcastle
Oct
03
2013

PASS Buyer: Legal Impact on Public Procurement

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Legal Impact on Public Procurement event is designed to provide a clear explanation of the legal position for anyone likely to be involved in procurement who has an impact on the creation of the specification or evaluation of submissions.

PASS
Public
London
Oct
03
2013
PASS
Public
Birmingham
Oct
08
2013

PASS Buyer: Competitive Dialogue

Jurys Inn, Manchester

More info

This Competitive Dialogue event looks at current guidance for undertaking this procedure along with case studies examining some completed projects, to assist delegates in understanding the intricacies of competitive dialogue.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Oct
09
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
London
Oct
10
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
London
Oct
15
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Hilton Manchester Airport

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future

PASS
Public
Manchester
Oct
16
2013
PASS
Private
Birmingham
Oct
16
2013

The LGPN Learning Showcase 2013

Business Design Centre, London

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Recognising the need for knowledge transfer throughout the local government and wider public sector marketplace, LGPN Showcase 2013 will provide an educational platform for those working within procurement to gain insight into best practice.

Other
Other
London
Oct
17
2013

PASS Buyer: Introduction to Public Procurement

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Introduction to Public Procurement event is specifically structured to provide those either new to procurement or who undertake procurement exercises as part of their role with a practical introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding this highly important function.

PASS
Public
London
Oct
17
2013

PASS Supplier: Pre-Qualifying for Tenders

Jurys Inn, Liverpool

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This Pre-qualifying for Tenders event is designed to help anyone involved in submitting PQQs. Through a mixture of case studies and practical exercises, delegates will be taken through various issues to consider.

PASS
Private
Liverpool
Oct
22
2013
Procurex
Public
Glasgow
Oct
22
2013

GO Awards Scotland

To be Confirmed

More info

GO
Private
Other

Page coming soon.

Oct
22
2013

Scottish Government Conference

To be Confirmed

More info

Other
Private
Other

Page coming soon.

Oct
23
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
London
Oct
24
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Apex International, Edinburgh

More info

The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
Edinburgh
Oct
24
2013
PASS
Private
London
Oct
30
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

The Studio, Birmingham

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Birmingham
Oct
31
2013
PASS
Public
London
Nov
05
2013

PASS Buyer: Introduction to Public Procurement

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

More info

The Introduction to Public Procurement event is specifically structured to provide those either new to procurement or who undertake procurement exercises as part of their role with a practical introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding this highly important function.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Nov
06
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the NHS

The Studio, Birmingham

More info

The Health and Social Care Act will have a significant impact on all aspects of NHS procurement. This event is not only pertinent to those who wish to approach the health sector as a potential client, but is also critically important to those already supplying this marketplace.

PASS
Private
Birmingham
Nov
07
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

To be Confirmed (Glasgow)

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future. Register to attend now.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
Nov
07
2013

PASS Buyer: Competitive Dialogue

Jurys Inn, Birmingham

More info

This Competitive Dialogue event looks at current guidance for undertaking this procedure along with case studies examining some completed projects, to assist delegates in understanding the intricacies of competitive dialogue.

PASS
Public
Birmingham
Nov
12
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Jurys Inn, Manchester

More info

The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Nov
13
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Jurys Inn, Manchester

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
Manchester
Nov
13
2013
PASS
Private
Glasgow
Nov
13
2013
PASS
Private
Manchester
Nov
14
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
Nov
19
2013

PASS Buyer: Introduction to Public Procurement

The Studio, Birmingham

More info

The Introduction to Public Procurement event is specifically structured to provide those either new to procurement or who undertake procurement exercises as part of their role with a practical introduction to the rules and regulations surrounding this highly important function.

PASS
Public
Birmingham
Nov
20
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
London
Nov
20
2013

DPRT 2013

To be Confirmed (Bristol)

More info

Other
Private
Bristol
Nov
21
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Crowne Plaza, Chester

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future. Register to attend now.

PASS
Public
Other
Nov
21
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the NHS

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Health and Social Care Act will have a significant impact on all aspects of NHS procurement. This event is not only pertinent to those who wish to approach the health sector as a potential client, but is also critically important to those already supplying this marketplace.

PASS
Private
London
Nov
27
2013

PASS Buyer: Competitive Dialogue

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

More info

This Competitive Dialogue event looks at current guidance for undertaking this procedure along with case studies examining some completed projects, to assist delegates in understanding the intricacies of competitive dialogue.

PASS
Public
Glasgow
Nov
28
2013
PASS
Private
London
Nov
28
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Venue to be confirmed, Perth

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Other
Other
Dec
03
2013

PASS Buyer: New EU Procurement Directive Roadshow

Avonmouth House, London

More info

Understanding the impact of the new EU Public Procurement Directive on your organisation is imperative. Being prepared to adapt your procurement strategy to match the new procedures and processes will save a lot of time in the future.

PASS
Public
London
Dec
03
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

Jurys Inn, Liverpool

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Liverpool
Dec
04
2013
PASS
Private
London
Dec
05
2013

PASS Buyer: Contract Management

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly

More info

PASS
Public
Manchester
Dec
10
2013

PASS Supplier: Preparing Perfect Tenders

To be Confirmed (Glasgow)

More info

The Preparing Perfect Tenders event is ideally structured to help tender and bid writers to enhance their skills and help anyone looking to gain greater clarity on what the public sector is looking for during the tendering process.

PASS
Private
Glasgow
Dec
11
2013
PASS
Public
Manchester
Dec
12
2013

PASS Buyer: Writing a Tender Specification

Avonmouth House, London

More info

The Writing a Tender Specification event is structured to provide delegates with a clear and detailed guidance on how to create a compliant tender specification.

PASS
Public
London
Dec
17
2013

PASS Supplier: Selling to the NHS

Jurys Inn, Glasgow

More info

The Health and Social Care Act will have a significant impact on all aspects of NHS procurement. This event is not only pertinent to those who wish to approach the health sector as a potential client, but is also critically important to those already supplying this marketplace.

PASS
Private
Glasgow
Dec
18
2013

PASS Buyer: Legal Impact on Public Procurement

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Legal Impact on Public Procurement event is designed to provide a clear explanation of the legal position for anyone likely to be involved in procurement who has an impact on the creation of the specification or evaluation of submissions.

PASS
Public
London
Dec
19
2013

PASS Buyer: Evaluation and Standstill

Avonmouth House, London

More info

This Evaluation and Standstill event is important to any individual involved in the evaluation of tenders and delivers pertinent insights into the legal positions on certain areas of the evaluation and standstill process.

PASS
Public
London