The West Yorkshire Provider Procurement Collaborative is excited to announce a "Meet the Buyer" event aimed at local suppliers from each healthcare location.The event will be held near to Leeds City Train station to encourage sustainable travel to the event.

This event provides a unique opportunity for local suppliers to connect with buyers from the following organisations:

• Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
• Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
• Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
• Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
• Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
• Locala Community Partnerships
• Mid Yorkshire Teaching HospitalsNHS Trust
• South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
• Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
• North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC).

The West Yorkshire Provider Procurement Collaborative, in collaboration with NOE CPC, is hosting this event to encourage more local suppliers to engage with the healthcare sector. The collaborative hopes that through encouraging more local providers it will boost the local economy and contribute towards a healthier community.

Buyers will be available in Brodrick Hall at the museum to meet new suppliers, discuss upcoming opportunities, and explore how to supply to the NHS. This event is an excellent chance to discuss projects face-to-face, tendering processes, and ad hoc spending with each organisation.

The event is free of charge and organised as a drop-in session.

Who Should Attend?

Local suppliers of all goods, services, building works, and healthcare providers are encouraged to attend.

Please note that refreshments will be provided, but no food will be available for suppliers attending the event.

For more information, please contact: events@noecpc.nhs.uk