More than 40 senior managers will participate with local businesses in more than 3,000 pre-arranged sales meetings. The idea is to bring together major bodies in the area to help small and medium sized businesses increase their level of sales to major spenders.

Natalie Spencer of Business Link London South said: "The concept of Meet the Buyers has proved to be very successful and I am delighted the event has been expanded to include business from south east London.

For more information call Nia Bramley on 0171 613 1000.