Sustainability & Social Value Zone

Overview

As councils and suppliers face growing pressures to reduce carbon emissions, support inclusive growth and deliver meaningful social impact, procurement is increasingly recognised as a key enabler of sustainability and community impact.

The Sustainability & Social Value Zone will focus on how local authorities are embedding environmental and social value into every stage of the procurement lifecycle. Topics will include climate-friendly purchasing, measuring impact, achieving net zero goals, supporting local SMEs and VCSEs and ensuring contracts deliver wider benefits for people and place.

Delegates will hear from experts leading the way in green procurement, social impact strategy, and ethical supply chain practices ‒ making this zone essential for those committed to responsible and future-focused procurement.

Sustainability & Social Value Zone Agenda

10:30 - 10:55
Public Procurement as a Catalyst for Social Value, Net Zero, and Place-Based Regeneration
Speakers
George Stevens

Director of Communities

LHC Procurement Group

11:00 - 11:25
Beyond Compliance: Embedding Social Value into Each Stage of the Procurement Lifecycle
Speakers
Tim Rudin

Head of Central Responsible Procurement Team

The Greater London Authority Group

11:30 - 11:55
Session from London Construction Programme
Speakers
Lisa Bliss

Head of London Construction Programme & Dynamic Markets

Haringey Council

Pat Sweeney

Divisonal Director

McConnell

Julian Sanz

Head of Social Value

McConnell

12:00 - 12:25
Delivering Place-Based Need in Local Government
12:30 - 12:55
From Policy to Practice: Aligning Procurement Strategy with Local Government Sustainability Goals
Speakers
Christopher Hammond

Chief Executive Officer

UK100

13:00 - 13:25
Guarding London, Serving Society: Veteran Employment as a Social Value Driver
Speakers
Christopher Hartley

Managing Director

InLine Risk Solutions Ltd

13:30 - 13:55
Shaping Social Value Through VCSE Collaboration
14:00 - 14:25
Anchor Networks in the Context of the Procurement Act
14:30 - 14:55
Unlocking Transformative Social Value
Speakers
Cllr Jim Robbins

Leader

Swindon Borough Council

Mark Cook

Partner

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP