UK100 at Procurement Act Live 2025

Join us in Birmingham as UK100's Chief Executive discusses how councils are collaborating to achieve their net zero ambitions through procurement.

UK100 is pleased to join the Cabinet Office for their landmark Procurement Act Live 2025 event, where our Chief Executive Christopher Hammond will share insights on how local authorities are working together to drive the net zero agenda through procurement innovation. The event features a keynote address from former local leader and Cabinet Office Minister Georgia Gould MP.

Session: How Are Councils Collaborating To Drive the Net Zero Agenda
Time: 15:00-15:30
Location: Future of Public Procurement Zone, Hall 8, NEC Birmingham

Christopher will explore how the Procurement Act creates new opportunities for local authorities to collaborate on achieving their climate commitments. His session will examine practical approaches to embedding net zero considerations into procurement processes while delivering value for money.

The session will cover:

• How councils can leverage collective purchasing power to accelerate net zero initiatives
• Practical examples of successful cross-authority procurement collaboration
• Maximizing social value and environmental benefits under the new Procurement Act
• Strategies for building supplier capacity to deliver net zero solutions

This essential conference brings together procurement leaders, public sector buyers and suppliers to explore the transformative potential of the Procurement Act 2023. The event features expert speakers from the Cabinet Office, local government, and procurement specialists discussing how to unlock innovation and added value in public procurement.

The conference includes dedicated zones covering procurement reform implementation, commercial skills development, and the future of public procurement. Other speakers include senior representatives from the Crown Commercial Service, local authorities and procurement bodies.

Register here to join procurement leaders and practitioners in shaping the future of public sector procurement.

The event is free to attend for public and third-sector organisations. Ticket includes access to all event features. It takes place on Thursday 27 February 2025 at the NEC Birmingham.

Full agenda and speaker details available at www.procurementactlive.co.uk