The Central Buying Consortium Annual Conference & Exhibition is a main event in the public procurement calendar and is a key platform for discussion of the key issues in procurement and the challenges ahead.

The conference aims to increase the knowledge of procurement professionals in this area!

The Central Buying Consortium (CBC) is a major public sector procurement grouping that aims to meet these challenges. It represents the professional procurement teams of 17 local authorities in the Midlands and the south of England with a portfolio of business valued at close to £1 billion.

This is a huge marketplace that includes schools, colleges, councils, fire and police services, community and voluntary organisations, and health and social care. CBC’s portfolio has an enormous range of commodities and services, so suppliers and buyers have the scope to make financial and efficiency savings built around sound and ethical contracts.

Get up to speed…

The CBC Annual Conference & Exhibition is an established forum for buyers and suppliers to hear about the latest initiatives and opportunities for supplying the public sector. Bring yourself up to speed with the latest official procurement regulations, procedures and opportunities.

And there’s more… CBC is a member of The Pro5 Group of public sector buying consortia, so working with the CBC is a route into not only its own 17 member authorities, but also into Pro5’s member authorities across the Midlands and northern England. More details about Pro5 will be available at the conference.

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 level of participation and an opportunity for delegates to engage with 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.

• Meet the collaborative procurement challenge
• Find out about The Pro5 Group
• Learn how to achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency
• Take advantage of the opportunity to meet with your colleagues