2019 Agenda

14:50 - 15:30 | Wednesday 26th June 2019

Panel: Building capability for a modern commercial function

Commissioning & Procurement

Sector(s): Central Government

Topic(s): Collaborative Procurement, Commercialism, General Procurement, Outcomes based Commissioning, Pre-Engagement, Sustainable Procurement

Introduction to the Government Commercial Function Capability programme, and how it is helping public sector organisations engage with the private sector
How the programme was rolled out and the various metrics used to measure its success
How improved capability benefited all
Exploration of the challenges and opportunities of implementing the programme across the wider public sector

Session speakers

Nikki Archer (Bell)

Deputy Director for Scottish Procurement and Head of Procurement Policy Division, Scottish Government

Director of Commercial Capability, Government Commercial Function

Steven Sinclair

Procurement & Commercial Director, NEPO