Join us to connect with Suppliers, Business partners, and Kent County Council’s Officers to launch our new Commercial Strategy.
Welcome to Kent County Council Supplier Day!
Join us at the Clive Emson Hall, Kent Event Centre for a day of networking, collaboration, and opportunity. Connect with local suppliers, explore ways to support the community and economy, and learn how you can contribute to the Council’s vision of becoming a commercially focused organisation.
Don’t miss this chance to discover more about working with KCC and expanding your network. Register now and be part of Kent Supplier Day!
Why should I attend?
Networking and Collaboration
- Connect directly with council buyers, commissioners, and other suppliers.
- Build partnerships and share best practices in our dedicated networking spaces and breakout sessions.
Visibility and Influence
- Showcase your skills and apprenticeship programs to a wide audience, including council leaders and other supplier organisations.
- Highlight the impact of skills development on local businesses and communities via panel discussions and breakout sessions
Social Value Creation
- Demonstrate how investing in skills and apprenticeships delivers social value – helping local people gain employment, supporting workforce development, and contributing to Kent’s economic resilience.
- Share success stories and practical approaches in breakout sessions which specifically address responsible procurement and social value.
Learning and Insight
- Gain up-to-date knowledge on the new Commercial Strategy and Procurement Act, and understand how these changes affect council suppliers.
- Learn from experts about market readiness and how to maximise the social impact of your programs.
Shape Futre Policy
- Participate in Q&A panels and feedback sessions to influence council procurement practices and ensure skills and apprenticeships remain central to our social value.
