In this session led by Deborah Wilkie of the CMA, delegates will learn:

- What anti-competitive behaviour like bid-rigging might look like in public procurement – why stopping it matters and could save you money
- The serious consequences for suppliers involved in anti-competitive activity, including mandatory exclusion from public procurement
- Advice on what to do if you suspect a competition law breach:
o For procurers – CMA detection tools and reporting channels; and how to check if a supplier has already been found to have broken competition law
o For suppliers – benefits of being the first to self-report under the CMA’s leniency programme

This session from Faye Dolan of Procure Partnerships Framework will cover:

- The New Procurement Act
- The Framework Market
- New Processes (including "call off methods")

And how these will affect the future of public sector procurement in the UK.

Social Value is no longer a nice to have but an integral part of any procurement whether public or private. It’s about putting procurement at the top table as a strategic enabling function and not just a purchasing department!

In this session led by Guy Battle, CEO at the Social Value Portal, you will learn:

1. What does mission led procurement look like
2. How can procurement be used to deliver your social value priorities
3. The importance of transparency and good communications
4. How can you support the Social Value economy

This session from Carl Thomas will cover:

• Procurement reform through a Welsh lens
• Opportunities for Wales and for suppliers to Welsh contracting authorities
• Practical considerations for procurement and commercial teams

VCSEs play a crucial role in helping government suppliers craft effective social value strategies and deliver meaningful outcomes at the contract level. This session provides actionable insights and top tips on partnering with VCSEs to develop impactful programmes in areas such as employment, environmental sustainability, health and well-being, and social cohesion. Learn how to leverage these partnerships throughout bidding, delivery, and reporting stages to maximise your social value impact.

This session from Oliver Mooney of Fusion21 will cover:

The transparency regime and understanding how it applies to frameworks
How frameworks will operate under the Procurement Act
What to look for in a framework