Malcolm Harbour is an Associate Director of CPC, with an expert steering role in the ‘Challenging Procurement” programme and in the development of IPEC. Chairs the Consortium for Research in Innovative and Strategic Public Procurement (CRISPP).

Do you want to know the answer to the engagement equation? Are you looking to generate better outcomes? Join our fireside chat as we delve into how to manage relationships that deliver best value for your organisations’ consultancy and professionals services spend via a compliant framework that supports social value objectives.

Alison started her Procurement career as a graduate with BAE systems working on complex and collaborative international joint ventures. This was a fascinating intro to the world of strategic supplier relationships and organisational partnering to achieve great success – both collaboration and excellence have continued to be at the heart of Alison’s values.

As a working mum she sought out an equally challenging role, minus the international travel, in NHS procurement with the North West Collaborative Procurement Hub, later acquired by NHS SBS in 2011. She now has over 20 years experience in the complete procurement lifecycle, specialising in collaborative procurement and commissioning.

This session on Doing Business with Defence will cover how to access opportunities with in the defence sector and the sharing of helpful resources.

Tracker is the only end-to-end business development solution with the unique intelligence you need to find, bid for and win more business. With access to Europe’s largest database of opportunities and competitive insights – you can engage earlier to sell more effectively and win more business. And Tracker’s just got even better – now you can also upload opportunity documents and manage your bid responses all in the one place. Focus on winning business – not looking for it.

Blackhawk Network (BHN) delivers branded payment solutions through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue, and we reliably execute security-minded solutions worldwide.

Understanding market trends, such as the growth of data centres and cloud hosting, and how this affects regional economies
How digital infrastructure plays a role in attracting investment and job creation, supporting growth and prosperity through inclusive communities and managed costs

This session will cover:

• What PME is allowable under PA2023
• Publication requirements that will engage the unknown market
• How to manage PME compliantly with all internal stakeholders

This session will look at the incoming Procurement Act, there general aims and themes of it, as well as the opportunities it presents. This session will particularly focus on the specific implications for Defence and Security, and will give an overview of the activity ongoing within MOD and what the Procurement Reform Team have been doing to prepare for implementation.

The session aims to explain what the new framework rules will mean for suppliers and how they can benefit from them.

Cadence Marketing specialises in connecting your business with public sector buyers at the right time through data-driven and targeted marketing solutions. Based near MediaCityUK, Greater Manchester, our team of enthusiastic experts deliver B2G marketing campaigns to boost our clients public and private sector success.

Amy Noble, an accomplished and dynamic leader, currently serves as the Director of Procurement at The University of Liverpool, shaping consistent and sustainable strategies across departments. Her emphasis on efficiency, sustainability, stakeholder understanding, and effective contract activities reflects her commitment to streamlining operations and creating a value-driven procurement ecosystem.

Amy is known for fostering innovation, overcoming challenges, and bringing strategic foresight to create an effective and forward-thinking procurement framework at the University. Her journey is marked by a dedication to excellence, adaptability, and a focus on sustainability and efficiency, contributing to continuous process improvements within her team.