Procurement Opportunities Event - Business Exchange - Wednesday 29 July 2026
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Ipswich City Council invites suppliers to attend Business Exchange: Procurement Opportunities, a networking event connecting local businesses with upcoming government procurement opportunities. About Business Exchange: Procurement Opportunities is an evening networking event designed to connect Ipswich businesses with real government supply opportunities. Hosted at the Ipswich City Council Administration Building, the event brings together local business owners, industry leaders, and key government representatives to explore upcoming procurement opportunities. Business Exchange is a program delivered under Elevate Business. Purpose Attendees will gain valuable insights into Council and State Government opportunities, including the 2026–2027 ICC Annual Contracting Plan and the 3-year Capital Works Plan, while engaging directly with procurement leads from Ipswich City Council, the Queensland Government, and support organisations. In a relaxed, high-value networking environment, businesses will also discover capability-building programs, supply chain development services, and Indigenous procurement support networks to help them grow and succeed. How to Apply Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026 Time: 5pm to 7.30pm Location: Level 1, Ipswich City Council Administration Building, 1 Union Place, Ipswich Central Registrations are required to attend. Canapes will be provided, with beverages available for purchase by EFTPOS only. To keep informed about other Elevate Business events and workshops, subscribe to the Business Ipswich newsletter.
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