Who should attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone looking to create and implement an effective procurement strategy within their organisation. Key job titles include:

  • Chief Executives and Directors
  • Estates & Facilities Directors/Mangers
  • Heads of Procurement
  • Heads of Facilities Management
  • Chief Procurement Officers
  • Responsible Procurement Officers
  • Frameworks Director
  • Heads of Transformation
  • Council Leaders
  • Executive Directors of Resources
  • Finance Director
  • Building Services Directors / Engineers
  • Staff from Procurement, Purchasing, Buying, Contracts, Supply Departments
  • Procurement Consultants / Advisors
  • Personnel & HR Managers
  • Heads of Housing
  • Policy Directors / Managers
  • Project Directors / Managers
  • Heads of Service Delivery
  • Shared Services Directors
  • Strategic Development Directors
  • Strategic Policy Directors
  • Support Services Directors
  • Transport Directors / Managers
  • Catering & Provisions Managers
  • Utilities Directors / Managers
  • Communications Directors
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Contracts Manager

From the following organisations:

  • Local & Regional Government
  • Central Government
  • Education
  • Executive Agencies
  • Health & Social Care
  • Transport
  • Environment & Utilities
  • Third Sector
  • Housing Organisations

Why Attend?

As a part of our commitment to enhancing and increasing knowledge and skills in the Public Sector, GovNet is a CPD Member and conferences are independently assessed for their content and value to delegates. All GovNet’s Conferences are CPD Certified – this means that attendance at any of our events can contribute to your Continuing Personal and Professional Development and help you meet your own targets.

All attendees will be provided with access to download the event CPD certificate post-conference so that you can complete a self assessment record for documentary evidence of your continuing personal and professional development – an inspirational presentation or speech, a thought-provoking seminar or useful networking opportunity can all count towards your CPD.

Benefits of Attending

  • Examine the developments in the government’s procurement transformation agenda, and the latest strategies and drivers to facilitate the delivery of efficiency targets
  • Foster a greater understanding of the routes available to meet the public sector’s obligation to implement responsible strategies into the procurement of goods and services
  • Explore the challenges and opportunities that face public sector procurers, in light of CSR 2008
  • Hear best practice case studies from award winning departments and authorities
  • Network with fellow delegates, speakers and exhibitors to share best practice and to seek solutions to the challenges you face

Latest News

10th September 2008

New Speaker Announced

David Smith, Commercial Director, DWP

12th September 2008

New Speaker Announced

Helen McCarthy, Director, NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency

15th September 2008

New Speaker Announced

Martin Blake, London Probation