Businesses in Cork encouraged to register for all-island Government Supply Expo 2025

Largest procurement gathering of the year will bring attendees from across Cork to meet businesses, Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea has said.

Deputy O’ Shea is encouraging businesses in Cork to register for the all-island Government Supply Expo 2025, taking place at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Tuesday, 11th of November.

Organised by the Office of Government Procurement (OGP) and InterTradeIreland, the event is the largest procurement gathering of the year, bringing together over 1,500 registered attendees and more than 40 confirmed exhibitors, including the EPS, HSE, LGOPC, An Post, ESB, Uisce Éireann, DAA, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Dublin Bus and many more.

Deputy O’Shea said: “This will be a unique opportunity for businesses in Cork, particularly SMEs, micro and social enterprises to network, build collaborations and scope out upcoming procurement opportunities. This event is free of charge and open to all businesses and suppliers in Cork, as well as all public sector buyers. It supports all-island trade by helping suppliers from both jurisdictions understand how to navigate cross-border procurement and benefit from InterTradeIreland’s highly regarded supports for all-island growth.

Deputy O’Shea added “There will also be an opportunity to learn about the tendering process, with expert-led sessions on the areas of green and sustainable public procurement, innovation, tendering tips and the supports and resources available to suppliers, including InterTrade Ireland’s Go-2-Tender programme.”

Speaking about the event, Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment, Emer Higgins said “Government is actively seeking to help SMEs and indigenous companies to grow their businesses and selling to government is a fantastic way to achieve this. Attending the Government Supply Expo 2025 would be a great first step for any SME, micro enterprise or social enterprise across the island looking to expand.

“Attendees can expect to meet public buyers, procurement experts and other suppliers giving a unique opportunity to build collaborations. It’s a great opportunity to learn about resources provided by the Office of Government Procurement and InterTrade Ireland, such as their Go-2-Tender programme. I encourage anyone who is interested in selling to government to attend” concluded Minister Higgins.

Interested parties can register for this free event here: Register

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Time: 9am – 4pm

Venue: Aviva Stadium, Dublin

Cost: Free to attend

Hosted by: Office of Government Procurement and InterTradeIreland