Date/Time
Date(s) - October 28 2026
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location
Granta Place
The Department for Transport (DfT) Group and other key stakeholders are hosting an in-person Small Business Supplier & Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Supplier Digital, Data and Technology Event at Graduate by Hilton Cambridge (Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, CB2 1RT) 28th October 2026 – 10am to 3pm, to provide small businesses and VCSEs with the opportunity to network with senior representatives from across the Department. This is the 33rd event, with further Regional Events to be held throughout the UK over this and the next financial year.
The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) sectors encompass the creation, management and application of digital tools, data analytics, software and IT infrastructure, driving efficiency and innovation across all industries.
Do you specialise in the DDaT sector?
Are you interested in supplying to the Department for Transport (DfT) and/or its wider supply chain?
If so, the Department for Transport is hosting a dedicated SME & VCSE Engagement Event tailored specifically to your sector. The session will help demystify how to identify opportunities, bid for contracts, and win work within DfT and its supply chain partners.
The event will include:
- Keynote from Gavin Gaunt, Department for Transport Digital Director, Chief Digital & Information Officer
- Keynote from Paul Rodgers, Department for Transport Group Commercial Director and Government Commercial Function Leadership Group SME Sponsor
- Further Keynote speakers to be confirmed
- Networking with the Department for Transport, HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, National Highways and many more to enhance the transparency of pipeline information and innovation opportunities.
- Key suppliers sharing best practice on how to become a sub-contractor in the supply chain.
- Networking with Government Commercial Agency will provide details on the SME & VCSE friendly frameworks available and how to enrol.
To register please copy this link https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/EEGRQD/ into your browser and complete the survey.
Any questions please contact – [email protected]