Winning Government Business for Queensland SMEs

Are you a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) looking to expand your business opportunities and secure government contracts? If so, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to:

• Understand the government procurement process and the requirements for bidding on contracts
• Identify and access relevant sources of information and support for SMEs
• Find out what the Government wants from its SME partners
• Prepare and submit high-quality proposals that meet the government’s expectations and criteria
• Understand how to access opportunities for Government contracts for the 2032 Olympic Games
• By the end of this workshop, you will have a clear understanding of how to become an attractive partner for government supply and how to increase your chances of winning government contracts as an SME.
• You will also have the opportunity to network with other SMEs who are looking to win and fulfil Government contracts.

Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and access new markets. Register now and join us for this informative and interactive presentation.

Presenters

Thomas Pollock, Founder of Gov Ready

As the Founder of Gov Ready, Thomas Pollock brings with him nearly two decades of expertise in maneuvering the complex landscape of Government business and our small-to-medium business sector. Motivated by an unwavering commitment to fortify businesses, he has fostered strategic collaborations with government entities and major corporations.

His book, “Winning Government Business: The 6 Rules and 9 Absolutes,” serves as a comprehensive guide, a reflection of his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience acquired over nearly two decades. Tom meticulously dissects the maze that is government procurement, providing valuable insights to empower small and medium enterprises in successfully competing against industry giants for government contracts.

In 2019, Thomas Pollock established Gov Ready, a pivotal institution dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of Queensland businesses. Serving as a guiding light, Gov Ready offers essential support to businesses striving to fortify their positions, pursue lucrative government contracts, and win Government business.

Frank Dinneen, Small Business Procurement Advisor for 2032 Olympic Games, Queensland Government

Frank’s career has been focused on addressing social and economic issues, through roles within government, and with community businesses. His last role as Director of Procurement – General Goods and Services, in the Queensland Government, prioritised delivering quality jobs and value beyond price, through government procurement.

Frank has recently been appointed as the Small Business Procurement Advisor for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He is keen to build productive partnerships with diverse stakeholders, to ensure that public spending has a meaningful impact on communities across Queensland – before, during and after the Games.