# Stockport Council Hosts Social Economy Summit

Stockport Council is organizing the Proper Good Business Summit on November 12, 2026, at the Royal Nawaab, Stockport Pyramid, to highlight the region's thriving social economy. This event will bring together government contractors, local businesses, social enterprises, charities, and public sector organizations to focus on social value in procurement and foster partnerships that enhance community impact.

- The summit offers procurement professionals a platform to engage with social enterprises and understand how social value considerations are integrated into local government contracting.
- Contractors and suppliers can explore partnership opportunities that align with Stockport Council's emphasis on social impact and community regeneration.
- This event signals a growing trend in local government procurement toward embedding social value criteria, which companies should consider when preparing bids or developing business strategies.
- Organizations interested in public sector contracts in Greater Manchester may benefit from networking and knowledge-sharing at this summit to better align with local procurement priorities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- Stockport Council

### Vendors
- CDL (Sponsor)
- Willmott Dixon (Sponsor)
- Stockport Gin (Sponsor)
- Marketing Stockport (Sponsor)

### Sources
- [Proper Good Business Summit to showcase Stockport's thriving social economy - Marketing Stockport](https://marketingstockport.co.uk/news/proper-good-business-summit-to-showcase-stockports-thriving-social-economy) - Marketing Stockport