SME Breakfast Briefing Event 08/09/2026

SME Breakfast Briefing Event – Sligo, 8 September 2026

The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is delighted to invite SMEs, suppliers and business representatives to attend our in person SME Breakfast Briefing Event in Sligo.

The event will take place at The Clayton Hotel, Sligo, on Tuesday, 8 September, from 8:30am to 10:30am, and will be opened by Minister Frank Feighan.

As part of the forthcoming National Strategy for Public Procurement, the Government is committed to increasing SME participation in public sector procurement and ensuring that businesses of all sizes have greater access to public sector opportunities.

This free, interactive event will bring together local SMEs, public sector buyers and enterprise support organisations to share knowledge, build connections and provide practical guidance on selling to the public sector. Whether you are already supplying to Government or are interested in exploring future opportunities, this briefing will provide valuable insights into the public procurement landscape.

Why attend?

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and engage with key public sector buyers from across the North West region.
• Network with fellow suppliers, business representatives and procurement professionals.
• Learn about the wide range of supports and resources available to SMEs.
• Gain practical guidance on participating in public sector procurement processes.
• Hear about upcoming tendering opportunities and future procurement plans.

Attendance is free of charge, but advance registration is required. As places are limited, we ask that you only register if you are available to attend on the day.

For queries please contact:

Government.SupplyExpo@ogp.gov.ie

The list of exhibitors is growing, the current list of exhibitors are:

• OGP Facilities Management Sourcing Team
• OGP ICT Sourcing Team
• OGP Professional Services Sourcing Team
• OGP Travel, HR, Office & Managed Services Sourcing Team
• OGP Marketing, Office Supplies, Vehicles & Energy Sourcing Team
• OGP eTenders Team
• InterTradeIreland, providers of the Go 2 Tender Programme
• National Enterprise Hub
• Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland
• Sligo Local Enterprise Office
• Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board
• Sligo County Council
• Mayo County Council
• Atlantic Technological University Sligo