Public Sector Buying Archives - Together Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Local Government Reorganisation: What it means for SMEs and Procurement

by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Aug 5, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Public Sector Buying

Gloucestershire is moving to a single unitary council in 2028. For local businesses, that could mean significant changes to public procurement – and new opportunities for SMEs. The biggest change to local government in Gloucestershire for decades is underway. In...

How do local councils actually buy from their suppliers?

by Victoria Petkovic-Short | Feb 2, 2026 | Gloucestershire Local Economy, Legislation / Regulation, Public Sector Buying

Local government buying, how it happens, how to sell to them, and how those same buyers evaluate suppliers were the topics of discussion at the Together Gloucestershire event, in partnership with The Growth Hub Forest of Dean. We brought together expert speakers on...