Supplier Essentials

The Supplier Essentials Zone will focus on how businesses of all sizes are adapting to the new procurement environment. With the Act creating both challenges and opportunities, this space is dedicated to helping suppliers understand buyer expectations, improve their bids, and position themselves effectively in a more transparent and competitive market.

Hear directly from suppliers who are navigating the transition, as well as procurement experts offering guidance on pre-market engagement, dynamic markets, and what ‘winning’ looks like under the new regime. Whether you’re an SME, social enterprise, or established provider, this zone offers the insight you need to stay competitive – and thrive.

Supplier Essentials Speakers

Supplier Essentials Zone Agenda

Agendas are subject to change

10:55 - 11:20
How eSourcing Solutions are Transforming the Procurement Cycle
Speakers
Mark Breakenridge

Business Development Executive

Delta eSourcing

11:55 - 12:20
Navigating AI and Technology Contracts Post-Act
Speakers
Amardeep Gill

Partner

Trowers & Hamlin

12:25 - 12:50
Achieving Social Value Post-Act Through Social Recruitment
Speakers
Richard Strauss

Development Director

OffPloy

13:55 - 14:20
Using AI to Develop Winning Tenders
Speakers
Jane Lynch

Director - Centre of Public Value Procurement

Cardiff Business School

14:25 - 14:50
The Changes to Local Government Framework Agreements