BUILDING ON SUCCESS

New Supply Chain Support Launch For Liverpool City Region

Following the success of last year’s Tendering Programme, RTC North is strengthening its presence in the Liverpool City Region with the launch of a new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Supply Chain Support programme, a major initiative aimed at helping local businesses build resilience, reduce risk, and unlock new market opportunities.

Delivered in partnership with Growth Platform, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s business support service, the new programme will offer tailored support to businesses facing key challenges such as fragile supply chains, over reliance on limited suppliers, and below average productivity.

Designed to help companies scan the horizon for opportunities, the programme will guide businesses in identifying growth within predominantly the defence and health & life sciences sectors. It will support them to explore these opportunities in more detail and transition into new markets, helping to reduce risk and diversify revenue streams.

Alex Pilkington, Innovation and Growth Specialist at RTC North comments

“After the great success we saw with companies like PolyUp, who secured an £85,000 contract following our support, we’re excited to build on that momentum and create even more impact in this next round.”

Building on momentum from previous programme delivery, which supported over 160 businesses through jargon free workshops and one-to-one guidance, this next phase signals RTC North’s deepening commitment to innovation, growth, and resilience across the region.

“This is about helping businesses futureproof themselves,” said Steve Wilkinson, Programme Manager at RTC North. “We’re seeing increasing pressure on supply chains across multiple sectors. By helping companies identify and tap into new areas of opportunity, we can make them stronger, more adaptable, and more competitive on both a national and global stage.”

The new programme not only builds on the success of previous work delivered in partnership with Growth Platform, but also follows the recent opening of RTC North’s Liverpool office in The Spine. Home to the experienced local team, Angela Smith, Paul Rainford, Jamie Sheridan, and Alex Pilkington, the office strengthens RTC North’s ‘on the ground’ presence and reinforces its long term commitment to supporting businesses and entrepreneurs across the region.

One example of RTC North’s recent impact in the region is Southport based Poly UP, who secured an £85,000 contract shortly after receiving support through the Tendering Programme.

“The results speak for themselves,” added Steve. “And now, with this new programme focused on supply chains, we’re building on that impact, bringing the same hands on, business first approach to even more companies across Liverpool City Region and beyond.”

With a proven track record in delivering business support across the North West, from innovation and skills development to commercialisation and access to funding, RTC North is ready to help even more businesses not just survive, but thrive.

Businesses in and around the Liverpool City Region are encouraged to register their interest and take advantage of this targeted support to strengthen supply chains and unlock new opportunities.

To register your interest, email marketing@rtcnorth.co.uk with the subject ‘Supply Chain Liverpool’.