SMALL businesses across North Yorkshire can pick up tips on how to win business contracts from the public sector at a series of events this month.

The Meet the Buyer events - organised by North Yorkshire County Council and the Northern Procurement Group - aim to explain the procurement needs of local authorities, and offer basic training in the tendering process and improving the regional supply chains.

The events will be held at:

* Tomorrow - Scotch Corner Hotel, Richmond

* Thursday - The Vale Hotel, Pickering

* Friday - Pavilions of Harrogate

For more information or to book a place, contact Maria Mamo on 01609-533470.