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
Director of Communities
LHC Procurement Group
Public Procurement as a Catalyst for Social Value, Net Zero, and Place-Based Regeneration - 10:30 - 10:55
Director of Communities
LHC Procurement Group
Head of Central Responsible Procurement Team
The Greater London Authority Group
Beyond Compliance: Embedding Social Value into Each Stage of the Procurement Lifecycle - 11:00 - 11:25
Head of Central Responsible Procurement Team
The Greater London Authority Group
Head of London Construction Programme & Dynamic Markets
Haringey Council
Divisonal Director
McConnell
Head of Social Value
McConnell
Session from London Construction Programme - 11:30 - 11:55
Head of London Construction Programme & Dynamic Markets
Haringey Council
Divisonal Director
McConnell
Head of Social Value
McConnell
Delivering Place-Based Need in Local Government - 12:00 - 12:25
Chief Executive Officer
UK100
From Policy to Practice: Aligning Procurement Strategy with Local Government Sustainability Goals - 12:30 - 12:55
Chief Executive Officer
UK100
Managing Director
InLine Risk Solutions Ltd
Guarding London, Serving Society: Veteran Employment as a Social Value Driver - 13:00 - 13:25
Managing Director
InLine Risk Solutions Ltd
Shaping Social Value Through VCSE Collaboration - 13:30 - 13:55
Anchor Networks in the Context of the Procurement Act - 14:00 - 14:25
Leader
Swindon Borough Council
Partner
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Unlocking Transformative Social Value - 14:30 - 14:55
Leader
Swindon Borough Council
Partner
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP