Programme

08:30

Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery

09:25

Chair's Opening Address
Colin Cram (confirmed)
Former Chief Executive, North West Centre of Excellence and Director, Marc1

09:35

Peter Howarth (confirmed)
Chief Executive, The Society of Purchasing Officers
“The Challenge to Local Government Procurement and How It Should Respond”
Local Government funding has been slashed and significant savings cannot be made through efficiencies alone. A new approach is needed. As procurement makes up almost 40% of local government expenditure securing best value will be more important than ever. Best practice initiatives across strategic purchasing, contracting and supplies functions will be highlighted.

10:00

Tim Cummins (confirmed)
CEO, International Association for Contract and Commercial Management
“Shrinking Budgets & Growing Demands; Doing Things Differently”
Weathering the storm of today's market conditions demands a commercial strategy. Public sector organisations are under pressure to find new approaches to service delivery, developing an ecosystem of in-house, contracted and collaborative suppliers. Roles and responsibilities are often confused; existing skills may be inadequate or in the wrong place. This presentation will provide practical insights and ideas for the way forward.

10:20

Main Sponsor

10:35-10:55

Question and Answer Session

11:00

Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following three topics - Procurement & Supply Chain Management; Cost-effective Procurement or Practical Procurement.

11:45

Coffee in the Networking Surgery

12:30

Masterclass Session 2

13:15

Lunch in the Networking Surgery

14:15

Masterclass Session 3

15:00

Coffee in the Networking Surgery

15:30

Chair's Afternoon Address
Colin Cram

15:35

Case Study
Councillor Paul Bettison (confirmed)
Leader of the Council, Bracknell Forest Council; Chairman, IESE Member Board
“Quick Wins, Big Wins: Turning Reports into Results”
The existing local government procurement model is not fit for purpose. It will not deliver the savings and benefits required. The unfolding strategy for local government procurement and the implications for procurement personnel will be revealed.

15:55

Guest Speaker
David Shields (confirmed)
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Buying Solutions
“The New Strategy for Buying Solutions”
The national procurement partner for all UK public services is now also part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office. There is scope for local government to save both time and money by procuring smarter. Does Buying Solutions need to take a new direction to produce greater savings? What actions can organisations take to achieve improvement, innovation and consistency in their procurement practice?

16:15

Panel Debate
“Practical Ways to Save”
Each speaker will list examples of how significant savings have been achieved and how these can be employed in other organisations. Join our expert panel for this engaging debate.

Professor Marc Day (confirmed)
Professor of Strategy and Operations Management, Henley Business School, University of Reading

Ken Cole (confirmed)
Efficiency Adviser, Capital Ambition

David Shields (confirmed)
Acting Chief Executive Officer, Buying Solutions

Councillor Paul Bettison (confirmed)
Leader Bracknell Forest Council, Place Based Productivity Programme Member Champion for Procurement

Roger West (confirmed)
Head of Procurement Outsourcing, DHL Public Sector

17:00

Chair's Closing Remarks

17:05

Conference Close