Scottish Chambers of Commerce would like to invite you to this private roundtable event held in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce Network regarding the largest and most complex building restoration project ever undertaken in the UK.

The Palace of Westminster needs essential restoration. These important works will create contracts, jobs and opportunities around the country and wherever possible, sourcing materials from the whole of the UK.

We are looking for businesses and training providers in Scotland who will be interested in supplying expertise, for example: major construction and restoration, glaziers, estate management, complex electrical and plumbing, engineers, traditional carpentry and joinery, stone masonry or blacksmithing.

The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme will create a variety of business and employment opportunities, on and off-site, throughout the project lifecycle including in specialist trades and conservation roles, programme management, corporate services, project design and engineering.

This event will explore:

• How to ensure a strong UK-wide response for our procurements, including from Scotland
• Scotland’s strengths that are relevant to the Programme
• Skills gaps that might exist in Scotland that the Programme could look to address.
• How to ensure procurement processes are inclusive and accessible to individual tradespeople, SMEs and large companies alike
• How social value is embedded within our supply chain to support regional growth
• Any potential barriers to working with the Programme

This is a great opportunity to shape the procurement process and explore the potential for regional growth, whilst finding out more about this national project of such significant historical interest.

Please register using this link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/664693304567

Online Link: Please be aware this engagement is available in person only.

Timings: 10:00 – 12:00

Date: Thursday 28th September 2023

Location: In-Person Event, Glasgow TBC