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DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Local supplier opportunities=0D=0A=
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Supporting local businesses to engage with opportunities linked to the new Leighton Hospital.=0D=0A=
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The new Leighton Hospital is one of the largest public investments in Mid Cheshire for a generation.=0D=0A=
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Alongside delivering a modern healthcare facility for our communities, we want to ensure local businesses are aware of, and prepared for, opportunities that may arise throughout the programme.=0D=0A=
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This build directly on our commitment to ensure location organisations are well-informed and ready to engage with opportunities linked to this significant investment.=0D=0A=
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Why are we engaging with local businesses?=0D=0A=
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We know that major infrastructure programmes can create opportunities across a wide range of sectors, from construction and engineering through to professional services, digital, logistics, facilities management and specialist suppliers.=0D=0A=
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Be supply chain ready events=0D=0A=
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Our supply chain readiness events bring together programme partners, contractors and local businesses to provide information about the programme and the wider supply chain landscape.=0D=0A=
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Attendees will have the opportunity to:=0D=0A=
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    Learn more about the vision and scale of the development=0D=0A=
    Understand the wider Healthier Futures ambitions=0D=0A=
    Hear from programme and construction partners=0D=0A=
    Learn how to position their organisation for future opportunities=0D=0A=
    Connect with other organisations and support networks=0D=0A=
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Who should register?=0D=0A=
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We welcome interest from local businesses, whose trading location is within 25 miles of the Leighton Hospital site. Specifically, this could include:=0D=0A=
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    construction businesses=0D=0A=
    engineering businesses=0D=0A=
    local trade businesses=0D=0A=
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We actively encourage local VCSEs and MSMEs, which can deliver support to any of the above services, to also register.=0D=0A=
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Preparing for future opportunities=0D=0A=
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Large infrastructure projects often require suppliers to demonstrate specific standards, accreditations and capabilities.=0D=0A=
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Businesses can begin preparing by considering:=0D=0A=
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    quality and assurance arrangements=0D=0A=
    health and safety standards=0D=0A=
    social value credentials=0D=0A=
    environmental sustainability commitments=0D=0A=
    digital capability and readiness=0D=0A=
    workforce skills and capacity=0D=0A=
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SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Leighton Hospital Redevelopment - potential opportunities for local supply chain  Crewe Alexandra Stadium
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