Local Suppliers Invited to Meet the Buyer Event Local contractors and suppliers are being invited to attend a ‘Meet the Buyer’ event to find out about potential opportunities offered through the multi-million pound developments that are taking place in King’s Lynn and West Norfolk over the next 3 -4 years. Hosted by the borough council and its partners, the free event will take place on Friday 19th April 2024 at King’s Lynn Town Hall and will provide an overview of the significant development projects that are planned and underway for the town. This includes, the new Multi User Community Hub, Active Travel Hubs, St George’s Guildhall, and the Riverfront Regeneration, all being delivered as part of King’s Lynn Town Deal. In addition, there will be information on the Lovell Major Housing partnership with the borough council which is creating up to 1,000 new homes. And, there will also be an update on Norfolk County Council led highway schemes including the new West Winch Housing Access Road, as well as the Southgates and Gyratory highway schemes. The event will allow contractors and suppliers to find out about these projects, learn of opportunities to be part of principal contractors’ supply chains, and register interest for contracts. As well as presentations on the projects, there will also be bookable 1-2-1 slots available with the main contractors – Mace Group, Morgan Sindall Group plc, and Lovell Partnership Ltd – and the borough council’s procurement team. In addition, throughout the day projects and organisations which can offer advice and support – including New Anglia Growth Hub, College of West Anglia, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Small Business – will also be on hand to talk to. Councillor Alistair Beales, Cabinet Member for Business said: “King’s Lynn and West Norfolk is benefitting from millions of pounds of investment, supported by different funding sources and streams, which is facilitating the delivery of some hugely significant construction and development projects over the next few years. “We are keen to ensure that this regeneration has a positive impact on the local economy and where possible, opportunities to be part of principal contractors’ supply chains are promoted. “This is an exciting time for the town, and our Meet the Buyer event will showcase the sheer scope of the investment that is being delivered for King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, to benefit everyone who live, works, and visits here.” Councillor Chris Morley, Cabinet Member for Finance added: “This event offers a great opportunity for local suppliers to find out about the significant projects that are being delivered in West Norfolk, and the potential for them to get on board through procurement. “Our team will be on hand to talk about the procurement process, alongside the principal contractors from some of our key projects who will be able to detail next steps and plans for the coming months and years. “We know that there is a high level of interest in the transformational development that is gathering pace, and we look forward to updating local contractors and suppliers who wish to find out more at the event.” Anyone wishing to book their place at the event, which takes place from 9am – 3pm on Friday 19th April 2024 at King’s Lynn Town Hall, can do so here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-the-buyer-in-kings-lynn-tickets-858025155337?aff=oddtdtcreator
