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Service NSW Business Connect

Service NSW Business Connect provides free, independent, tailored business advice from experienced advisors in one‑on‑one sessions. We offer practical insights and business skills development. Services also include events and resources on a range of topics for small business.

NSW Procurement Specialists is an approved independent provider for Service NSW Business Connect.

Personalised business advice

The NSW Procurement Specialists team provides the specialist procurement advice service for the NSW Government’s Business Connect program. Our advisors work with small businesses across NSW seeking to win contract work with Government directly or indirectly through its contractors. This highly qualified team provides a unique insight into the world of the buyer, drawing on international best practice, helping you to unlock your competitive edge to approach, pitch and respond to large government and industry buying organisations.

Get expert advice to help build your capability to win government business and private sector. Book a one on one session with a Specialist Procurement Advisor.

Expert advice on:

  • Capacity Building
  • Procurement Readiness
  • Tender Assistance
  • Contracting
  • Supply Opportunities
  • Marketing Plans
  • Risk Management
  • Work with Government

Workshops and Webinars

Our workshop and events are led by procurement specialist trainers with extensive skills and knowledge in various industries. The subjects range from starting your businesses contracting journey through to responding to tenders.

Current events

Workshops and events cover topics from the start of your tender journey to finishing up that contract.

Some topics include:

  • Capacity building
  • Procurement readiness
  • Identifying contract opportunities
  • Capability statements
  • Prequalification schemes and panels
  • Working with Government

Our Procurement Team

These advisors and trainers have been selected not only for their success in their current small business’s but for their extensive experience in various industries winning contracts.

 

Deb Barwick
Industry Experience:

  • Administration and Support Services
  • Construction
  • Accommodation and Food Services

Shivendra Kumar

Industry Experience:

  • Construction
  • Information Media and Telecommunication
  • Administration and Support Services

Lyniece Keogh

Industry Experience:

  • Information Media and Telecommunication
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Kathleen Bullen
Industry Experience:

  • Financial and Insurance Services
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Rochelle Kirk

Industry Experience:

  • Administration and Support Services
  • Construction
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Mette Nordling

Industry Experience:

  • Information Media and Telecommunication
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Greg Kay

Industry Experience:

  • Financial and Insurance Services
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Greg Welsh

Industry Experience:

  • Manufacturing
  • Retail Trade
  • Wholesale Trade

Katrina Tehan

Industry Experience:

  • Health Care and Social Assistance
  • Transport, Postal and Warehousing
  • Construction

Amy-Renee Hovorka

Industry Experience:

  • Information Media and Telecommunication
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Andrew McMahon

Industry Experience:

  • Financial and Insurance Services
  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Administration and Support Services

Zak Obaid
Industry Experience:

  • Mining
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction