TRAFFORD businesses are being given the chance to find out more aboutcontract opportunities at a 'Meet the Buyer' event at Emirates Old Trafford on June 30, co-located with the Trafford Business Expo.

This new event will offer Trafford businesses the chance to meet with procurement teams from a number of public and private organisations, providing them with access to a wide variety of new sales opportunities.

The leader of Trafford Council, Cllr Sean Anstee, said: “Meet The Buyer is supporting the growth of Trafford’s businesses.

"The council provides a wide range of business support services, but this event will present ‘real’ sales opportunities, by giving local businesses a chance to meet with procurement managers not just from Trafford Council, but also a number of other large organisations operating in Trafford.”

Buyers on the day will include: STaR Procurement (Stockport, Trafford and Rochdale Councils), Transport for Greater Manchester, Regatta Ltd, Procure-Plus and Amey LG (Trafford Council’s new Joint Venture partner).

Businesses will be invited to attend pre-arranged face-to-face appointments with the buying organisations who have identified a requirement for their specific products or services.

Further details at at www.trafford.gov.uk/meetthebuyer or by e-mailing business@trafford.gov.uk.

For more information on The Trafford Business Expo and to register as an exhibitor or an attendee visit www.trafford-business-expo.co.uk.