An event aimed at both those who hold the tenders for public projects and organisations who procure for them face a particular set of challenges when attempting to source goods responsibly. In this afternoon session, we discuss the difficulties faced and offer specific guidance on how to meet requirements, improve your record, minimise risk and harness procurement as a force for good.

Who should attend:

•companies who supply the public sector and public projects
•Local and Central Government
•Trade associations and membership bodies
•Consumer organisations
•NGOs and Trade Unions 

Sectors represented: Health, Civil engineering, Transport, Service industry, Local Government, Defence, Education, EU

Speakers:

Dr Mahmood Bhutta, founding member of the BMA Medical Fair and Ethical Trade Group, on investigating and promoting ethical sourcing in NHS procurement

Beverley Hall, Prospect

Frans Papma, Advisor on sustainable procurement to the Dutch government

Heiko Leideker, Advisor to the German government on public procurement, Leading Standards GmbH

Magne Paulsrud, Advisor on public sector procurement, ETI Norway

Additional speakers, programme and London venue, to be confirmed

To register: click here