Renfrewshire businesses are being invited to attend a local networking event to learn more about the opportunities available for council and public sector contracts.
The free event will take place at the Tweedie Hall in Linwood on Tuesday 17 November 2026, from 9am-1pm.
Representatives from Renfrewshire Council, University of the West of Scotland, City Building and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will be on hand to outline the contracts on offer and support local companies to learn how to do business with public sector organisations.
Business support and tendering advice will also be available from Business Gateway, Supplier Development Programme, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce and the Federation of Small Business.
Councillor John Shaw, Convenor of Renfrewshire Council’s Finance, Customer Services and Resources Policy Board said:
This event is about helping Renfrewshire businesses connect with real opportunities in the public sector and giving them the confidence to bid for contracts that could support future growth.
Renfrewshire Council awards around 200 contracts each year and spends £344 million on goods and services. Across Scotland, public sector organisations spend around £17 billion annually, creating significant opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
We want more of that investment to benefit local companies, helping to create jobs, strengthen our economy and support sustainable growth across Renfrewshire.
Businesses attending the event will gain practical advice on the procurement process, meet buyers and partners, and learn how to identify and secure opportunities that could help them grow and thrive.
The event is open to sole traders, limited companies, partnerships, supported businesses, third sector organisations, or suppliers based in Renfrewshire.
More information about the event is available at Renfrewshire Local Business Event 2026 | Renfrewshire Council.
Any business or suppliers looking to attend should register for the Renfrewshire Local Business Event here.