Procurement Capability Workshops

Building procurement capability for women-owned businesses across Western Sydney.

Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA)
NSW Government
Western Sydney Women

Entrepreneurial & Small Business Women Australia (ESBWA), in partnership with Transport for NSW and Western Sydney Women, and supported by the NSW Government Women in Construction program, is delivering a series of free Procurement Capability Workshops for women-owned businesses in Western Sydney.

Each session provides practical, project-specific content to build your skills, knowledge and confidence to engage with supply chain opportunities through delivery partners within the Transport for NSW Western Sydney project pipeline.

Upcoming workshop

30 July 2026
10am-12pm
Windsor, NSW

What to expect

You'll leave with a clear understanding of supply chain opportunities, where your business could fit in and what contract-ready looks like. This workshop covers:

  • The local project pipeline and upcoming contract opportunities relevant to your business

  • Procurement pathways, from expression of interest to contract award

  • How to position your business beyond price, from capability statements to compliance

  • Common mistakes and how to avoid them

  • Facilitated discussion with buyers on what they're looking for, as well as opportunities to network over morning tea

Who this is for

Women-owned or women-led businesses based in Western Sydney.

Priority will be given to the following focus industries:

  • Engineering and technical consulting

  • Project management

  • Trade-related services

  • Design, architecture, planning

  • Environmental, compliance, ICT, safety, business advisory services

Register your interest for 30 July

Workshops are by invitation only. To be eligible for a workshop invitation, please complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out an Expression of Interest below

  2. Join ESBWA’s Women-Owned Supplier Network

ESBWA will reach out with invitations to eligible businesses as places become available.

Priority will be given to focus industries. If we can't place you in this round, we'll add you to the waitlist for upcoming workshops later in 2026.