Welcome
Councils are increasingly recognising the value and contribution of procurement teams. With greater emphasis being placed on supplier diversity the procurement function has an even more fundamental role to play in securing best value.
The responsibility for economic and social development as well as achieving value for money lies with the councils, and with the current financial downturn they need to develop better ways to help local small businesses. This requires deeper and innovative thinking, beyond the prime contractor and into the
supply chain.
Enactment of the forthcoming Equalities Bill will place new responsibilities on the public sector to ensure transparency in their reporting and monitoring on gender, pay, ethnic and disability employment issues. Where the public sector duty extends to suppliers the same reporting requirements will be necessary.
The Central Buying Consortium Annual Conference & Exhibition aims to increase the knowledge of procurement professionals. Additionally, it aims to give some practical advice on how procurement can support the cohesion and equalities agenda.
Seminar Sessions
As in previous years, we are offering delegates the opportunity to attend a choice of seminars on a range of relevant topics. These offer a higher degree of participation and an opportunity for delegates to engage and discuss important issues in greater depth.
Drinks Reception
With a strong focus on networking the day will close with a drinks reception to allow you to meet with your fellow delegates and discuss the day's topics.
Why Attend?
Do not miss this opportunity to meet with key buyers and suppliers and hear presentations on how shared
services impact on all organisations.