Local Government Reorganisation Strategy

Overview

As structural reform continues to reshape the local government landscape, this zone will focus on the practical and strategic implications for procurement, governance and service delivery.

Bringing together senior leaders and subject matter experts, sessions will explore how organisations can navigate reorganisation, manage risk and maintain continuity while adapting to new operating models. The zone will also consider how procurement can play a central role in enabling change, supporting collaboration and delivering long-term value across newly formed or evolving authorities.

Devolution & Reorganisation Zone Agenda

10:50 - 11:30
The Contractual Landscape of LGR – Risk and Issues
Speakers
Darren Knowd

Consultant

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Keith Coleman

Deputy Director

Orbis Procurement

Dr Richard Scarlett

Head of Commercial & Procurement Service

Oxfordshire County Council

Kieran McGaughey

Consultant Solicitor

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11:40 - 12:10
From Blocker to Enabler: The Role Procurement Must Play in the Innovation and Transformation of Local Public Services
Speakers
Philippa Newis

Director

Public Digital

12:20 - 12:50
Speakers
Naomi Hilsden

Corporate Account Manager - Public Sector

Specsavers

Kartik Bhadaria

Clinical Performance Consultant

Specsavers

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13:40 - 14:10
The Devolution Revolution - The Impact on Regeneration Procurement
Speakers
Faye Dolan

Framework Director

Procure Partnerships Framework

14:20 - 14:50
Procuring Under Pressure: Managing the Transition and Delivering in the New Councils
Speakers
Darren Knowd

Consultant

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Adrian Leibovitch

Principal

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David Taylor

Principal

Efficio

15:00 - 15:30
The Opportunities for Delivering Procurement Innovation in the Devolved Landscape
Speakers
Rikesh Shah

Head of Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre

Connected Places Catapult

Michael Murray

Commercial Manager

NEPO