National Frameworks & Procurement Conference

HS2 Ltd – Nicky Wright, Supply Chain Manager

HS2 is accelerating ahead with the next phases of their giant infrastructure project, inviting the supply chain to bid on billions of pounds worth of HS2 contracts which will create an estimated 400,000 supply chain opportunities over the next few years. Nicky will reveal more Hs2’s future plans and how the supply chain can get involved in their opportunities including how more SMEs can get involved.

Oxfordshire County Council – Liz Clutterbrook, Service Delivery Lead

With the Oxford Cambridge Arc project set to create over 1m new jobs with 1m new homes across the arc there is set to be a plethora of development and investment opportunities which come forward and the County Council will be playing a crucial role in maximising the opportunities for the region. This growth will see the Council intensify their collaboration with framework providers as they procure work for major infrastructure schemes, unlocking land and expanding of services, and Liz will be well positioned to discuss how they’re tackling this expected growth.

Eastern Procurement – Steve Tyree, Managing Director

Eastern Procurement Ltd boasts over 30 of the East of England’s top councils and housing associations as their members including Norwich City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Southend Borough Council, Places for People and the Longhurst Group. With multi million pound contracts to be won, we’ll find out more about their approach to procurement and how to win work through their service.

Rise Construction Framework – Sara Lawton, Director

Combining construction projects with social investment, Rise oversee a number of high value healthcare, education and local authority related frameworks in the North West. With a brand-new framework set to be launched in March 2022, Sara joins the event to deliver details to the supply chain and talk about wider community impact of their procurement processes. She will also touch on the amazing work she leads via Thrive- a not for profit organisation giving property industry opportunities to young people.

PAGABO – Simon Toplass, Chief Executive

Pagabo is leading the way in the sector with innovative new frameworks and their approach to development focusing heavily on social value, mental health and wellbeing. Their ideology isn’t being overlooked as they continue to see major growth with new and existing clients across the UK, with an ever growing list of projects in the portfolio and a team growing at an exponential rate. Simon will bring his expertise to the event, whilst sharing details on their approach to procurement, and intel on new and existing frameworks coming up for renewal.

Willmott Dixon – Leanne Day, National Framework Manager

Willmott Dixon are one the UK’s foremost construction contractors appearing on some of the largest frameworks and procurement programmes within the UK. Leanne will be adding her expertise to the panel – discussing challenges in procurement in the sector from the viewpoint of a national construction contractor with knowledge in numerous regions and sectors.

Fusion 21 – Nick Verburg, Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Fusion 21 have over 500 members which operate within the social housing, local authority, education, blue light and health sectors and it’s their mission to help them to make a real impact in the public and social sectors. Nick will reveal more details about £600 million worth of frameworks due for renewal, their approach to procurement and how to win work through their service.

ISG – Philippa Lean, Framework Manager

Philippa occupies a national role at ISG – focussing on developing customer relationships and frameworks for ISG. Her experience in collaborative working be incredibly important on the session she’ll be involved in – discussing the future of frameworks from the mindset of a contractor.

Based in the Midlands but occupying a national role, focussing on developing customer relationships and frameworks for ISG.

Procure 22 – Cliff Jones, Programme Manager

The NHS has gone through one of its most challenging times reacting to the COVID crisis – which has led to the construction of Nightingale Hospitals throughout the UK in record time. Cliff will join the session to discuss the challenges of procuring for the NHS during a the pandemic and look ahead to future opportunities in the NHS for the construction sector, including the delayed P2020 framework.

Built Environment Networking – Amanda Griffiths, Director

Amanda is one of the Co-Founder’s of Built Environment Networking – formed almost 10 years ago.

She’ll be hosting a number of the sessions throughout the day, running the days proceedings and managing the interaction between our virtual delegates and the speakers.

Faithful+Gould – Ian Plant, Director

World leading integrated project and programme management consultancy Faithful+Gould are on some of the largest frameworks and procurement programmes within the UK. Ian will be adding his expertise to the panel – discussing the sector from the viewpoint of a national consultancy with knowledge in numerous regions and sectors.

Built Environment Networking – Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer

The Managing Director of Public Sector Framework Database showcases his unique public sector frameworks database product which has the potential to tell companies specific dates and lots of work that are coming up to bid for over the coming months and years. As part of this session, Keith will demonstrate how this tool can save clients and supply chain vast amounts of time and money while ultimately streamlining their business development processes