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
Quality Practitioner
Laing O'Rourke
Head of Social Value
McConnell
Co-Founder
Serious About Youth (SAY)
Panel Session - Unlocking Social Value through Frameworks: A Collaborative Case Study - 11:30 - 12:05
Head of London Construction Programme & Dynamic Markets
Haringey Council
Divisonal Director
McConnell
Quality Practitioner
Laing O'Rourke
Head of Social Value
McConnell
Co-Founder
Serious About Youth (SAY)
Bid Partnerships and Social Value Director
PeoplePlus UK
Social Value Key Account Manager
PeoplePlus UK
Delivering Place-Based Need in Local Government - 12:10 - 12:35
Bid Partnerships and Social Value Director
PeoplePlus UK
Social Value Key Account Manager
PeoplePlus UK
Chief Executive Officer
UK100
The Politics of Purchasing: Navigating Populism, Pressure, and Public Good - 12:40 - 13:05
Chief Executive Officer
UK100
Managing Director
InLine Risk Solutions Ltd
Guarding London, Serving Society: Veteran Employment as a Social Value Driver - 13:10 - 13:35
This session, led by Christopher Hartley at InLine Risk Solutions, will cover:
1. How ILRS supports veteran employment and their transition from the Army
2. How veterans can add value to your company
3. How your company can support veterans
Managing Director
InLine Risk Solutions Ltd
Chief Strategy Officer
Social Value Portal
Building Collaborative Supply Chains that Deliver for People and Place - 13:40 - 14:05
Chief Strategy Officer
Social Value Portal
Senior Researcher
Centre for Local Economic Strategies
Social Value: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - 14:10 - 14:35
Senior Researcher
Centre for Local Economic Strategies
Leader
Swindon Borough Council
Partner
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
Cooperative Procurement – The CCIN Social Value Toolkit - 14:40 - 15:05
Leader
Swindon Borough Council
Partner
Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP