The government’s approach to procurement is entering a new era. Significant reforms to the UK's post-Brexit procurement legislation, set out in the Procurement Act, will redefine how public sector organisations acquire goods, services, and human resources as new rules and opportunities emerge. So, with almost £400bn a year spent on public procurement, how ready are public bodies and suppliers for the Procurement Act’s profound implications?
Burges Salmon is delighted to be once again partnering with the Institute for Government, drawing on their extensive research and analysis on government procurement and outsourcing, to convene a panel of experts to explore the following key questions:
- What are the main changes that will be implemented under the new Procurement Act?
- How prepared are public bodies and suppliers for these changes?
- What impact will the changes have on procurement practice?
- What are the key risks and opportunities for public bodies and suppliers?
The expert panel, chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government, will include:
- Lindsay Maguire, Deputy Director for Procurement Reform Implementation at the Cabinet Office
- Peter Schofield, Head of Integrated Commissioning and Procurement at Manchester City Council
- Laura Wisdom, Burges Salmon Partner
Event details:
Date: Monday, 9 September 2024
Time: 12:30 — 13:30
Location: Hybrid – Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA