Small businesses wishing to bid for potentially lucrative public sector contracts are being urged to attend a Meet the Buyer event.

Held at Oxford Town Hall in Oxford city centre, 24 buyers from public sector organisations ranging from the councils to the NHS will be able to discuss opportunities.

Procurement workshops will also be held to help small traders develop the best way of pitching for contracts.

A free consultation will also be available with professional firms such aCritchleys, Grant Thornton, James Cowper, Shaw Gibbs (financial services); Ridge Partnership, Savills, VSL (property services); Blake Lapthorn, BrookStreet des Roches, Darbys, Henmans, HMG Law, Manches (legal services) and Barclays Commercial and RBS (Banking) The event takes place on April 2 with three time slots, 10am-12.30pm; 1-3.30pm and 4-6.30pm available.

E-mail pauline@conferenceorganisers.net including a brief description of your business to register for a free place.