Local Government remains the most active area of the public sector when it comes to public procurement contracts, and while the financial challenges faced by local authorities is well documented, the demand for goods and services remains as high as ever.

Nearly 40% of public sector contracts are from Local Government, and with an annual spend of more than £63 billion, this diverse marketplace requires a vast range of goods and services, making this a desirable sector for any supplier looking to develop new business opportunities.

Additionally, changes brought about by the Procurement Act, the task of delivering economic and social value to communities and the need to develop innovative solutions to address current and future challenges make it imperative for the sector to share new approaches and to learn rapidly and openly with key partners and suppliers.

In this context, LPGE provides the perfect platform for local government procurement professionals to connect with established and new industry suppliers to enhance their market knowledge, share best practice, and collaborate on future projects.

On the day delegates can: 

• Hear from leading industry experts as they discuss the Procurement Bill and the changes ahead for both buyers and suppliers
• Join the discussion around the current delivery and future strategy of the local government procurement marketplace
• Upskill in some of the hot topics currently impacting public procurement in the local government sector  
• Engage with key personnel and organisations representing the diverse sectors that contribute to the UK’s local government sector by visiting our event partner pavilion
• Build new relationships with suppliers by visiting the LGPE exhibition with over 50 suppliers in attendance