We’re delighted to launch this first event as part of a series of free in-person FSB events at The Foundry, Poole.  Everyone is welcome whether an FSB member or non-member.  The session will include both opportunities to network and presentations focusing on local information and topics of interest.

We’re starting with a talk from FSB’s Tim Colman, who has been instrumental in achieving the ‘Procurement Act’ that came into being from October 2023.

Tim Colman is a Procurement Consultant and has run his own Procurement consultancy for 20 years. For 12 years he was the FSB National Procurement Spokesman and currently sits of the Cabinet Office SME Procurement Panel. He was directly involved in the development of the new Procurement Act which will help any small businesses who want to supply Public Sector clients.

Tim will explain the key aspects of the Procurement Act as well as how the "Young Reforms" have helped over the past few years.

Nicky Kildunne, FSB Development Manager for Dorset will also tell you about grants, funding and business support opportunities available to businesses based in the BCP council area.

How to get there

The Foundry is located in Dolphin Shopping Centre. 

There is public parking close by, including the Dolphin Shopping Centre multi-storey and Seldown car park. 

Accessibility

If you have any queries regarding access, please contact Beth Doel.

To enable FSB to deliver a high level of customer service at our events, and to tailor the content where appropriate, we will share your full name and business name with the host of the event you have registered to attend. The event hosts are representatives of FSB who irretrievably delete your details following the event.  Should you not consent your full name and business name being shared with the event host, please contact [email protected] within three working days of the event taking place, with details of the event.

Event contact

For general enquiries regarding the event, please contact Beth Doel on [email protected]