Public Sector Event
Westminster Insight - Procurement Act Conference
Venue: Institution of Structural Engineers, London
Date: 20 Feb 2024
Synopsis: Join Westminster Insight’s Procurement Act Conference to prepare for major changes to the public sector procurement regime coming into force in 2024.
Details:
The Procurement Act 2023 has received royal assent and will come into force in October 2024. Are you ready for the biggest shake up to public procurement in a generation?
Westminster Insight’s Procurement Act Conference will help contracting authorities prepare for transition to the new regime. It is a vital time to get to grips with the new principles, procedures and processes that govern more than £300 billion a year of public spending.
Attend to hear about procurement professionals’ preparation check-lists from across the public sector including central government and agencies, local government, housing, social care, education, defence, and police and crime commissioners.
Explore how to implement key changes throughout the procurement lifecycle, including the new Competitive Flexible Procedures and changes to procurement Frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS).
Gain advice from our expert speakers about how to meet the Act’s aims for public sector contracting authorities to give greater weight to bids that support wider public benefit such as enhancing skills, innovation, and environmental protection.
Get to grips with new procedures to address conflicts of interest and increased powers for contracting authorities to bar companies from procurement for misconduct or illegal activities. Put your questions to our expert lawyer who will outline the key changes you need to know about the new system to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
Don’t miss this opportunity to plug gaps in your knowledge, address key areas of concern and take proactive steps to prepare for the changes.
Key points
- The Procurement Act: key changes to procurement for contracting authorities
- Practical preparations for the Procurement Act including training staff and managing changes to processes, data, systems and technology
- Reforms to procedures under the new Act, including the Competitive Flexible Procedures
- Using the Act to improve market engagement and support innovation
- Embedding social value into contracts and tenders
- Ensuring compliance under the new Act to reduce the risk of legal challenge from suppliers
Venue details
In-person: This conference will take place at the Institution of Structural Engineers, Bastwick Street, London. Attend this half-day event in person to network, build relationships and learn from your peers.
URL:
https://www.westminsterinsight.com/conferences-and-events/procurement/?booking_code=oscar
Contact:
events@knowledgeexchange.group