Ethical Approaches to Commercialisation in The Local Public Sector

A Connected Procurement & Comissioning Networking event:

Ethical Approaches to Commercialisation & Income Generation in The Local Public Sector

What is this event about?

With ongoing financial restraints in the public sector, there comes ever increasing pressure to make savings and ultimately balance budgets. In this event we will be exploring how local public sector organisations can increase their revenue through various commercialisation and income generation practices. We will specifically focus on leading examples of ethical commercialisation which generate income for sector in ways which are transparent, appropriate, and desirable for the communities we serve.

There will also be ample time for delegates to reflect on, discuss, and share their own organisation's ethical procurement practices, and question the speakers to gain insights about the challenges, and potential benefits, of adopting new ways of working.

These events are an opportunity for public sector officers, managers, and strategic leaders to learn, share, and network. Each quarter, we invite unique speakers to talk about different aspects of procurement and commissioning.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed primarily at those working in local public sector organisations who are responsible for strategic procurement, commissioning, finance, transformation and local economic growth or development at any level of their organisation. It is particularly relevant for those who want to learn more about what the local public sector can do to boost revenue in innovative ways that seek to improve, rather than cut, local service provision. If you are passionate about helping the public sector to improve and diversify service delivery through commercialisation, this event is for you!

What's on the agenda?

The final agenda is still to be confirmed but currently the following speakers been invited:
Peter Schofield - Peter is the chair of iNetwork Connected Procurement & Commissioning Programme and Head of Integrated Commissioning & Procurement at Manchester City Council
Eddith Smith – For the last 8 years, Eddie has been Strategic Director of Growth and Development at Manchester City Council
 
Damian Cooke – Damian is operations director for Rochdale Development Agency, an organisation that works with the private and public sector in Rochdale to promote Rochdale and promote business investment and growth in the borough
 
STAR Procurement – STAR Procurement will deliver a session looking at how concession contracts can be implemented effectively to drive growth and development in the local public sector

Duncan Spokes – Duncan is Strategic Procurement Manager at YPO and will be giving an overview of the YPO model and will update on current income generation strategies for YPO's public sector owners. 

Anything else I need to know?

Arrivals are from 13:00 (for a 13:30 start), the event will finish no later than 16:00. Please note that a light lunch will be provided on arrival at 13:00.

Places are limited so please register your interest to attend ASAP.

Complimentary tea, coffee and lunch will be provided on the day.

All iNetwork events are CPD certified. Delegates are eligible to request, on registration, a free CPD certificate for attending. Delegates must sign the register to prove attendance, and CPD certificates will be sent after the event. 

About iNetwork's Connected Procurement Programme

This event is delivered to you as part of iNetwork's Connected procurement Programme. The NW region has had a strong public sector procurement network for many years however in line with pressures on the sector, resources to support the network’s activities have diminished.

Connected Procurement is an initiative to develop and grown the community of procurement professional in the North West region, to keep colleagues up to date on hot topics, changing legislation and opportunities and to create space to think through the challenges facing procurement professionals.

The YPO is helping ensure the viability of the network, working with colleagues in iNetwork.

The network is open to anyone who’s organisations are members of iNetwork, which includes almost all councils, NHS Police and Fire & Rescue organisations in the North West. A full list of members is available at www.i-network.org.uk.

This iNetwork event is supported by:

The Fine Print:

Event Registration & Cancellation information: FREE attendance for those individuals from organisations that have a current subscription with iNetwork . For non subscribing members, the cost is £295 per person.

If you plan to attend, please register no later than 5 working days before the event in order that we may confirm numbers with the venue. Please let us know in plenty of time if you have booked onto the event but cannot attend by emailing  karys.thompson@tameside.gov.uk. No cancellation charges apply, however each no-show or last minute cancellations is costly, using funds that cannot be recouped. Sufficient notice [at least 7 days in advance - which is the minimum notification for most venues] or delegate substitution with a colleague is much appreciated.

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