Meet The Buyer - Seeking Local Trades
Basildon Council are excited to announce a unique opportunity for local trades to participate in an upcoming "Meet the Buyer" event for a range of high-level developments across the Basildon borough.
At this exclusive event, you will be able to hear first-hand from keys developers such as Bellway, The Hill Group, Orwell, Sempra Homes and Scott Properties of the exciting new projects they have coming up and how you can get access to their supply chains.
The "Meet the Buyer" event is designed to provide local trades with the chance to:
- Learn more about the new development.
- Meet and network with key decision-makers and procurement teams.
- Understand the scope of work and upcoming opportunities.
- Ask questions and gain insights into the supplychain process.
Why Attend?
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with the main contractors, subcontractors, and other local trades.
- Exclusive Insights: Get detailed information about the project timelines, requirements, and procurement processes.
- Business Growth: Explore potential contracts and partnerships that could help grow your business.
Agenda item | Lead | Timing |
1. Pre-meeting Networking Opportunity and Meet the Exhibitors Grab a hot drink and network over some pastries | All | 10am -10:30am |
2. Welcome address Our meeting will be opened by Cllr Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council. | Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council |
10:30am -10:40am |
3. Basildon Town Centre Regeneration Update Hear firsthand of the exciting developments that are happening across the Basildon Borough and particularly Basildon Town Centre. | Rowan Melville, Development & Regeneration Manager, Basildon |
10:40am-10:50am |
4. Pitch 1: The Hill Group (Kennel Lane – 1 site, 250 Homes Development) | Lewis Di-Vicenzo Hill Group, |
10:50am – 11am |
5. Pitch 2: Sempra Homes (3 sites, 166 homes development) | Melanie Keys, Sempra Homes Service Manager | 11:00am – 11:10am |
7. Pitch 4. Orwell (1 site, 492 homes) | Neil Strelitz Director, Orwell | 11:10am – 11:20am |
8. Further Networking and Speaking with Exhibitors | All | 11:20am – 12:00pm |
We will also be joined by the Federation of Small Business, South Essex College, ACL Essex, A1 Personnel, Lets Do Business Group, Morgan Sindall and the business support specialists from The Consortium to provide free business support advice to your business.
These key developments are set to significantly contribute to our economy and community, and these developers are committed to involving local businesses and trades in its construction.
Location
Unit 10 (former Easygym unit), Westgate Shopping Centre, Fodderwick, Basildon, SS14 1WP