Join our well regarded community member, Kimberly Rice from HMRC and our subject Matter Expert Louise Bates from Cabinet Office as they lead the discussion on best practices for conducting Preliminary Market Engagement under the Act. Following a brief presentation, we will engage in lively table discussions around scenarios on how to apply this approach in practice.

We will then provide feedback and collectively agree on what constitutes 'good practice' as a community.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone beginning a procurement process who wishes to engage effectively with the market and gain valuable insights to inform their procurement strategy.

Join our Subject Matter Expert and community superuser, Ian Sears, as he takes us back to the fundamentals of this procedure.

Ian will guide us through the core principles and then we will explore the art of designing a process that maximises the benefits for your procurement strategy. Following Ian’s presentation, we will engage in lively table discussions around scenarios on how to apply this approach in practice.

This session promises to be both informative and engaging, providing a valuable opportunity to enhance your understanding and application of the Competitive Flexible Procedure.

Join our Subject Matter Expert Louise Bates (Cabinet Office) for the Contract Management Practitioner and Expert Training, along with our superuser Michael Bridger from Kent County Council, who will deliver a brief presentation on the key changes that the Procurement Act introduces to contract management.

After the presentation, we will engage in table discussions featuring various scenarios, providing an excellent opportunity for participants to learn from one another and share insights.

This session aims to deepen your understanding of contract management in light of recent developments, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among attendees.

We look forward to your active participation!