SME Breakfast Briefing Midlands Event 18/11/2026

Dear Supplier,

Following on from the success of the SME webinar series and Breakfast Briefing, the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) is delighted to invite you to attend our final in-person event of the year the SME Midlands Breakfast Briefing Event.

The event will be taking place at The Mullingar Park Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, on Wednesday, 18 November, 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 tendering and ensuring that smaller businesses have greater access to public procurement opportunities.

This interactive briefing will bring together local SMEs, public sector buyers, and enterprise support organisations to promote engagement, knowledge-sharing, and practical learning. Whether you are already supplying to the public sector or are interested in exploring opportunities to do so, this event will provide valuable insights into how to access and compete for government contracts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Meet and engage with key public sector buyers from across the Midlands region.
• Network with fellow suppliers and local businesses.
• Learn about the supports and resources available to SMEs.
• Gain practical guidance on public procurement processes.
• Hear about upcoming tendering opportunities.

Exhibitors include:

• InterTradeIreland
• Longford and Westmeath ETB
• National Enterprise Hub
• Westmeath County Council
• Westmeath Local Enterprise Office
• OGP eTenders Team
• OGP Facilities Management Portfolio
• OGP ICT Portfolio
• OGP Professional Services Portfolio
• OGP Spot Buy Portfolio
• OGP Marketing, Office Supplies, Vehicles and Energy Portfolio
• Plus more to be announced

Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required. Due to limited capacity please only register if you can attend in person on the day.

Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast will be available from 8:30am

Please contact governmentsupplyexpo@ogp.gov.ie if you have any queries.