Unlock New Revenue: Public Sector Funding, Grants & Social Value Contracts
About this Event
Could your business be missing out on public sector funding opportunities worth billions?
Public sector spending is one of the most overlooked revenue streams available to small and independent businesses today. Last year, public sector procurement spend reached £434 billion, while government grant funding totalled £160 billion. Of that, approximately £36 billion was distributed through competitive grants, making it a realistic opportunity for SMEs, social enterprises, sole traders and independent organisations.
Adding to this opportunity, the Government's Social Value Model (PPN 002) became mandatory in October 2025. Public sector buyers must now allocate at least 10% of contract evaluation scores to social value, including local jobs, fair work, skills development, community wellbeing and environmental impact. This means businesses that create positive social impact are no longer competing on price alone—they are increasingly being actively sought out.
Join Our Practical Business Growth Workshop
This interactive workshop is designed to help small businesses, consultants, charities, CICs, social enterprises and independent organisations understand how to access public sector opportunities and position themselves successfully for funding and contracts.
Rather than focusing on theory, this session provides practical guidance, tools and frameworks that you can immediately apply to your organisation.
What You Will Learn
By the end of the session, you will have:
- A working understanding of how public sector procurement and social value scoring works.
- Practical knowledge of the new PPN 002 Social Value Model and how to evidence your impact effectively.
- A clear view of where to find relevant grant funding opportunities.
- A reusable framework for building stronger funding and social value propositions.
- Greater confidence to pursue smaller public sector contracts and subcontracting opportunities.
- A simple method for measuring and demonstrating the impact of your work to secure future funding.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is ideal for:
- Small and independent businesses
- Consultants and freelancers
- Social enterprises and CICs
- Charities and community organisations
- Start-ups looking to diversify revenue streams
- Organisations delivering local employment, training, sustainability or community-focused work
If your business contributes to economic growth, skills development, community wellbeing, sustainability, health outcomes or social impact, there are likely public sector opportunities available that you may not yet be accessing.
Event Details
📍 Venue: Richard Hoggart Building, Room 144, Goldsmiths
📅 Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
🎤 Delivered by: Beverly Bartels
🤝 Hosted by: Dean Williams
Why Attend?
Public funding and procurement can seem complex, but they do not have to be. This workshop will help you cut through the jargon, understand what buyers and funders are looking for, and identify practical routes into funding and contract opportunities that could create sustainable new revenue streams for your organisation.
Places are limited, and the session will only proceed once sufficient registrations are confirmed. Register your interest today and be part of a practical, hands-on session that could transform how you access funding and growth opportunities.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 15.00
