BackgroundThe demand for improved quality goods and services continues to grow and with CSR 2008 looming, the public sector waits to hear whether it will be required to seek even greater value in the procurement of goods, services and buildings following a tighter spending round. How this will be achieved in the current 'credit crunch' climate poses an increasing challenge, one where it becomes crucial that the right balance is found, if public services are to achieve these goals. Now more than ever, procurers are required to be more accountable in the delivery of efficiencies and savings. To help navigate these challenges, GovNet is pleased to present its 5th Annual Public Sector Procurement Conference, following last years sell out event in Manchester, next years conference will take place at the prestigious QEII Conference Centre in London. This successful event, a proven leader in the procurement practitioner’s calendar, is a chance for public sector professionals to join 350 peers, eminent speakers, supporters and exhibitors as we analyse the progression of the government’s procurement transformation agenda. In addition we will gain insight into current examples of innovations and best practice that have proved to be winning formulas in delivering the agenda. The award winning Department for Work and Pensions were one of the first tranche of central government departments to undergo PCR and have since been held up as an exemplar for procurement, who continue to innovate and make significant efficiency savings through every strand of their supply chain management. We are delighted to welcome David Smith, who will demonstrate how the Department continues to develop capability and make long term savings to the bottom line through its procurement processes. We look forward to hearing from Helen MacCarthy, who will outline how NHS PASA – the largest organisation of its kind – achieves the best value for money on behalf of the NHS in its purchase of goods and services by ensuring the most effective use of resources and through its major collaborative hubs. Collectively, the public sector buys goods and services worth over £160 billion each year but only a small percentage of this is procured collaboratively. Collaboration offers scope for reducing the complexity of current arrangements and for increasing the scale of collaborative procurement across the wider public sector. Procurement 09 will provide you with an opportunity to hear from these and other eminent speakers, each of whom are spearheading the drive to transform government procurement. They each will demonstrate how local and central government, the NHS and agencies are meeting the demand for high quality, high value goods and services through innovation in practice, responsible procurement, strategic contract management, collaboration and effective use of resources.
Key guidance for procurersFollowing the latest tranche of PCRs, there will be an opportunity to hear the latest from the OGC, including recommendations for improvement that will benefit ALL procurement professionals. In addition, you will receive an update on the progression of the OEP, which was launched by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury in July 2008. What impact these and other findings will have in shaping the future landscape, and how procurers must ensure they have the skills and necessary knowledge to enable them to respond effectively and enhance performance and capability are issues that will be addressed. What the Delegates Say"Inspirational speakers who managed to place procurement firmly in the context of its potential influence on the community and place rather than being seen simply as a back office function" "I left the event feeling inspired with a greater awareness of how procurement matters and what to do to make a difference. And how many conferences can have that effect?" "Thoroughly enjoyable, interesting and a well-balanced day with diverse and topical seminars" "Excellent and informative, useful for keeping abreast of current issues" "Only being in the public sector a short time, I felt I came away having an increased knowledge of procurement within the public sector with some fresh ideas on how to save money and improve the procurement process at my council"
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Latest News2nd December 2008New Speaker AnnouncedAngela Eagle MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury 2nd December 2008New Speaker AnnouncedAlison Littley, OGCbuying.solutions 10th September 2008New Speaker AnnouncedDavid Smith, Commercial Director, DWP 12th September 2008New Speaker AnnouncedHelen McCarthy, Director, NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency 15th September 2008New Speaker AnnouncedMartin Blake, London Probation |
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