Public Procurement Conference - Westminster Insight

The rules governing public procurement are changing, with the new Procurement Act expected to go live on 24 February 2025.

Westminster Insight’s Public Procurement Conference will provide timely insights and best practice guidance to support contracting authorities and suppliers to comply with the new regime.

At this timely half-day event, you will hear from a range of Government and procurement experts, including the Cabinet Office and Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), about the implementation of Transforming Public Procurement (TPP) and learnings from the early stages of PA2023. Gain practical takeaways and get your compliance questions answered.

We will provide an update on key issues including:

Transitioning from PCR2015 to PA2023
The new National Procurement Policy Statement
The Competitive Flexible Procedure and Open Frameworks
Transparency and new notice requirements throughout the contract lifecycle
Supplier information – Using the Central Digital Platform
Delivering value for money
Embedding social, environmental, and economic value in procurement
Moving from most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) to most advantageous tender (MAT)

Don’t miss this opportunity to revamp your procurement processes and unlock the full potential of public procurement under the new regime to harness the benefits for SMEs and communities.

Key Points

Implementing PA2023 in your procurement strategy and in practice
Discover how Procurement Review Units (PRUs) are improving the standard of procured public services
Ensuring compliance with new notice publishing requirements and contract managementrequirements
Safeguarding procurement from suppliers who pose risk through the debarment regime
Maximising opportunities within new tendering procedures: Competitive Flexible Procedure and Open Frameworks
Seizing opportunities to align your procurement and organisational strategies
Removing barriers for SMEs in accessing public sector contracts and embracing innovation
Best practice for evaluating the value of tenders.