Main Event Sponsor

American Express

American Express has been an internationally recognised payment solutions provider for over 150 years. Now, with the launch of the GPC American Express range of payment solutions, American Express is bringing its global expertise and world-class service to the UK public sector, as part of the Buying Solutions framework. The solutions are tailor-made for the public sector, to maximise efficiency and deliver real savings for your organisation.

American Express Commercial Card provides payment solution services to organisations worldwide. In the UK it serves the majority of the FTSE 100, along with thousands of medium-sized organisations. In 2010, American Express Commercial Card was recognised for quality services and solutions and was named a UK Business Superbrand.

Main Event Sponsor

Altodigital

Established in 1975, Altodigital is one of the largest independent suppliers of digital print and document solutions in the UK. Working in close partnership with Kyocera, we are proud to be their leading supplier of digital technology.

As a supplier to Buying Solutions – the national procurement partner for UK public services – we offer an independent consultative service. Our expertise lies in managing print and copy environments to help both large and small organisations minimise costs and raise their productivity.

We offer a total print management service – a structured procedure providing a balanced deployment of single and multi-functional devices. This starts with an initial assessment through print audit, recommendation, installation and implementation, as well as comprehensive support services.

If you would like to learn more about how Altodigital can help to improve your print strategy while reducing costs, please call us on 0845 504 5353 or email marketing@altodigital.com Website: www.altodigital.com

Delegate Bag Sponsorship

• Corporate logo displayed on all conference delegate bags
• Inserts in the delegate pack (maximum weight 20g)
• Two delegate places at the conference
• Corporate logo on the event website
• Corporate logo and 150-word company profile to be carried within the conference brochure

Investment: £2500 + VAT

Drinks Reception Sponsorship

• Two delegate places at the conference
• Opportunity to display promotional literature and a pop-up stand within the drinks reception area
• Corporate logo on the event website
• Corporate logo and 150-word company profile to be carried within the conference brochure
• Half-page advertisement within the conference brochure

Investment: £2500 + VAT

SOPO Dinner Sponsorship

• Five-minute introductory speaking slot at the black tie dinner
• 3x2 metre exhibition stand to be manned by two members of staff
• Four delegate places at the conference
• Table of eight at the black tie dinner
• Corporate logo on event marketing collateral announcing you as the dinner sponsor
• Corporate logo and profile on the dinner menu
• Half-page advertisement within the conference brochure
• Corporate logo and 150-word company profile to be carried within the conference brochure
• Distribution of own corporate gifts at the dinner

Investment: £6500 + VAT

Breakout Sessions

Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity

A series of breakout sessions will take place throughout the conference, giving delegates the
opportunity to gather more analytical information on subjects most pertinent to their roles. Each
of the sessions will address topical procurement issues in detail, providing a platform for direct
engagement and debate for all involved. A limited number of these sessions are available for exclusive sponsorship by private sector organisations, subject to approval from the SOPO Executive.

• Corporate logo on the event website
• Two delegate places at the conference
• Corporate logo on all marketing collateral listing you next to your breakout session
• 45-minute presentation slot within the breakout session (content to be approved by the SOPO Executive)
• Distribution of corporate literature within the breakout area
• Half-page advertisement within the conference brochure
• Corporate logo and 150-word company profile to be carried within the conference brochure

Investment: £2500 + VAT

Supported by

Pro 5

The Pro5 Group represents the five largest public sector buying organisations in the UK and is committed to producing leading frameworks to benefit the whole of local government:

Central Buying Consortium (CBC)

Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO)

North Eastern Purchasing Organisation (NEPO)

West Mercia Supplies (WMS)

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation (YPO)

Our combined purchasing power, in excess of £2 billion per annum, allows you to:

• Obtain the best value solutions on commonly purchased goods and services.
• Deliver savings, thereby making a substantial contribution to local government efficiency targets.
• Save time and effort by accessing pre-negotiated compliant framework agreements under the Public Contract Regulations 2006.