# Rochdale Hosts Procurement Summit

The Rochdale Procurement 360 Summit is scheduled for October 7, 2026, at the Crown Oil Arena in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This event is designed to assist local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and business leaders in understanding and accessing public-sector contracts within the Rochdale area. Featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions including participation from STAR Procurement, the summit offers networking opportunities aimed at fostering growth through public-sector procurement engagement.

- **Why this matters:** Local businesses can gain direct insights into public-sector procurement processes and requirements, enhancing their ability to compete for government contracts.
- The involvement of STAR Procurement and the Rochdale Development Agency highlights collaboration between procurement bodies and local economic development organizations.
- Procurement professionals should consider this event as a platform to connect with regional suppliers and promote inclusive procurement strategies.
- Contractors and vendors targeting public-sector opportunities in Greater Manchester can leverage the summit to build relationships and understand upcoming contract opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Rochdale Development Agency (RDA)

### Vendors
- STAR Procurement (Panel participant)

### Sources
- [Event helps borough’s businesses land public-sector contracts - Rochdale Times](https://www.rochdaletimes.co.uk/event-helps-boroughs-businesses-land-public-sector-contracts) - Rochdale Times