Three days of unmissable events
15th-17th October | Birmingham
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Online only
Day 1:
09:00 - 09:15 | MAIN STAGE
Welcome - Setting the Scene
Speakers:
Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
Lorraine Cox - Director (STAR Procurement) & Chair, (National Social Value Taskforce)
09:15 - 09:35 | MAIN STAGE
Opening Key Note - Councillor Chris Read (Rotherham Council)
Never have our regions had so much power or opportunity - but devolution also brings with it responsibility and expectation to deliver real and lasting change for our communities. Councillor Chris Read will be talking to us about his vision for a thriving and flourishing Rotherham.
Speaker: Councillor Chris Read, Leader (Rotherham Council)
09:35 - 10:30 | MAIN STAGE
We promised a Social Value Economy - How are we doing?
We have been speaking about a Social Value Economy for over two years now - on the back of the Social Value Act which was passed in 2012. It was never going to be an overnight sensation, but let's be honest, it seems to be taking a long time. Join our panel of public sector leaders to hear their visions, the achievements so far, and the steps we all need to take to deliver on our promises.
Speakers:
Lorraine Cox, Director (STAR Procurement)
Sharon Kemp, CEO (Rotherham MBC)
Rebecca Garratt, Supplier Relationship Manager (West Midlands Police)
Carol Glenn, Social Value Programme Manager (Solihull MBC)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
10:30 - 11:00
Intermission - Break
11:00 - 11:55
Breakouts - Series 1
Social Value 101 - For Bidders
Using Social Value to win more public sector work
This session is for people and organisations who are early on in their journey in Social Value. You will learn about the basics of Social Value, how to develop a winning strategy and how to complete a bid. Aimed at users of both the Social Value Model and the TOM System.
Speakers:
Sarah Hinchliffe, Chair (APMP UK Social Value UK)
Kirsty Gallacher, Head of Social Value (Fujitsu)
Cindy Nadesan, Strategic Account manager (Social Value Portal)
Siarah Meah, Social Value Manager (Clarion Housing Group)
Chair: Filip Leonard, Maximus
Social Value 101 - For Buyers
How do we embed social value into procurement?
If you are early on in their your Social Value buying journey, this discussion will learn cover the basics of Social Value, how to prepare an ITT including what % weightings to use, how to manage a procurement, and also what you need to do to ensure delivery.
Speakers:
Richard Carroll, Chief Procurement Officer (Durham County Council)
Carol Glenn, Social Value Programme M,anager (Solihull MBC)
Glen Swaby, Head of Procurement (Sheffield County Council)
Chris Clarke, Procurement and Projects Officer (Ashfield District Council)
Chair: Darren Knowd, CEO (DRKNOWD Limited)
Social Value 101 - Business
What are the first steps in developing a Social Value or ESG strategy?
Are you ready to embark on your social value journey but not sure where to start? Join us for an engaging webinar where industry experts guide you through the essentials of building, integrating, and measuring social value in your organisation. You'll learn about practical frameworks like the Social Value Model and TOMs, understand how to align social value with your wider business strategy, and discover the power of accreditations like the Living Wage. Plus, we’ll share real-world examples of how leading organisations track and prove their social impact. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this is a must-attend for anyone committed to making a real difference. Let’s make social value a core part of your business!
Speakers:
Sebastian Bachelier, Senior Partnership & Campaigns Manager (Living Wage Foundation)
Julie Philips, Social Value Lead (KPMG)
Belinda Goodman, Head of Responsible Business & Environment Advisory (BITC)
Ed Lang, Head of Strategy & Reporting Advisory (Social Value Portal)
Chair: Emily Binning, Director Corporate ESG (WSP)
Young Professionals in Social Value
How do we build the future we want?
Join this panel of #youngrebel leaders to explore how the next generation is driving the social value movement. Discover how they're challenging traditional ideas and helping our profession evolve to create a sustainable future that fosters positive societal change.
Speakers:
Akeem Wagneh, Business Engagement Manager (The Mayor’s Fund for London)
Jasmine Ceccarelli-Drewry, Senior Advisor (Montagu Evans)
Swati Patel, Social Value Lead (TPXImpact)
Chair: Olivia Sutcliffe, Social Value Associate (Savills)
11:55 - 12:05
Intermission - Break
12:05 - 12:55 | MAIN STAGE
Social Value in Action - Last Year’s Awards
Join this session to hear from our 2023 Social Value Award Winners - what has been happening since they walked up on stage, and how are they changing the world for the better?
Speakers:
Voluntary or Third Sector Leadership Award - Breadwinners (Martin Cosarinsky Campos)
Social Innovation Award: Partnerships - AllChild (formerly WLZ - West London Collective Impact and Funding Model) (Joe Prendiville)
Social Innovation Award: Public Sector Project - County Durham Pound (Andy Coulthard)
SME Organisation Leadership Award (1) - LibertyBus (Kevin Hart)
Chair: Campbell McDonald, Founder-Director (Divine Ox)
13:00 - 13:55
Lunchtime Discussion - Social Value in Public Procurement: Lessons Learned from Northern Ireland
It is more than two years after the Northern Ireland Executive introduced its Procurement Policy Note: Scoring Social Value. Join speakers from the public, private and social enterprise sectors to learn more about how it works and the impact the PPN has had on procurement.
Speakers:
Jeannie McCann, Social Value Advisor (Strategic Investment Board Northern Ireland)
Colin Jess, CEO (Social Enterprise Northern Ireland)
Jo McGinley, Director of Social Value (EY Northern Ireland)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
14:00 - 14:55
Breakouts - Series 2
Social Leasing and ensuring Social Value is unlocked through the long term use of assets
Planning is the next Social Value frontier. But how do we make it a reality, and how can we use 'social leases' to better engage occupiers in doing more for our communities?
Speakers:
Laura Noctor-King, Head of Sustainability (Better Buildings Partnership)
Nina Howells, Programme Manager & Place Social Value Lead (Salford City Council)
Stuart Rogers, Director of Project (Muse)
Chair: Phoebe Mangoma-Dennis, Chair (Planning Subcommittee of The National Social Value Taskforce) & Senior Consultant - Planning (Social Value Portal)
New TOM System Launch
The TOM System has always been so much more than just a measurement - it's closer to a theory of change or manifesto for a Social Value economy than a mere reporting framework. Join this session to see how the TOM System has been transformed to deliver more value for communities
Speakers:
Sophya Bonsu, Researcher (Social Value Portal)
Chris Barson, Programme Lead (Social Value Portal)
Joanna Dahlgren, Head of Social Value & Social Return on Investment (Waltham Forest)
Anna Farquharson, Head of Social Value (ISS)
Chair: Nathan Goode, Chief Strategy Officer (Social Value Portal)
ESG vs Social Value - Which comes first and is one more important than the other?
Which is more important - doing less harm or doing more good? As the Social Value movement grows, how do we ensure that the ESG baby is not thrown out with the bath water and how should organisations who have invested heavily into their CSR strategy, now prioritise resources?
Speakers:
Quttub Mulla, Senior Procurement Manager (Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism)
Mélissa de Roquebrune, Executive Director (Sustainable
Procurement Pledge)
Anthony Fuller, Co-Chair, Sustainable Procurement Pledge (SPP Global)
Victoria Folbigg
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
Building a Career in Social Value
Building a career in any sector is never a straight line - perhaps even more so within Social Value. Join this session to hear about some very personal but inspiring journeys!
Speakers:
Olivia Sutcliffe, Social Value Associate (Savills)
Karen Young, Director (Hays Recruitment)
John Chihoro, Account Manager (Social Value Portal)
Angela Halliday, Director, Social Impact UK & Ireland (Sodexo)
Chair: Sophie Amato-Perton, Director of People Experience (Social Value Portal)
15:00 - 15:30
Intermission - Break
15:30 - 16:25
Breakouts - Series 3
Buildings can (and should) deliver more value for our communities
Buildings are a part of the very fabric of our communities and the opportunity for them to generate more than just a financial return for investors is huge. But how do we move beyond bricks and mortar and unlock their potential to deliver real long-term value for our communities?
Speakers:
Andrew van Doorn, CEO (HACT)
Lara Pool, Inclusive Growth Manager (Ebbsfleet Development Corporation)
Michela Martini, Technical Director - Sustainability (WSP)
Chair: Anna McChesney Gordon, Director of Consultancy (Social Value Portal)
Community Engagement - How do we deliver outcomes that matter?
It is a truism to say that the greatest value is delivered where there exists the greatest need. Easier said that done - how do we do this, and how do we engage businesses in delivering on the real needs of communities?
Speakers:
Paul Emmett, Commercial Manager (WYCA)
Dan Ebanks, Founder (Social Value Exchange)
Fozia Parveen, Head of Social Value & Enterprise (Overbury)
Dean Duke, Senior Manager - Public Affairs (Mars Wrigley UK)
Chair: Zoe Colosimo, COO (Neighbourly)
13:00 - 13:55
The Institute for Social Value - unifying and growing the movement…
Welcome to the new Institute for Social Value (formerly Social Value UK)! Since last autumn, a new, diverse leadership team has been guiding us, bringing fresh perspectives and experience. Over recent months, we’ve listened to what you, our stakeholders, truly think – what should remain, what needs to change, and how we can collaborate to shape the future of the Institute. We aim to create an Institute built by our members, supporters, and society as a whole. Join us as we explore these ideas together, answer your questions, and maybe ask a few of our own!
Speakers:
Eimear Davis, Operations Director (The Institute for Social Value)
Lauren Jones, Business Development Manager (The Institute for Social Value)
Fran Boorman, Chair of the Board (The Institute for Social Value)
Chair: Isabelle Parasram OBE, CEO (The Institute for Social Value)
The Sustainable Procurement Pledge - Unlocking the power of Sustainable Public Procurement
Sustainable procurement has long been intertwined with the Social Value movement. Learn how the Sustainable Procurement Pledge is leading the way to a more community centric model of procurement.
Speakers:
Elizabeth Lane, Sr. Proposal Manager, Social Impact and Sustainability (AWS)
Simon Peleszok, Responsible Business Manager (TSB)
Sally Caughey, Head of Social Impact (Capgemini)
Ailsa Watt, Sustainable Business Manager (Vodafone UK)
Chair: Kate Clarfelt, Senior Consultant - Strategy & Reporting (Social Value Portal)
Measuring Social Value - How do we navigate the ecosytem?
SROI, CBA, wellbeing, impact - confused by the acronymns and frustrated with the lack of clarity? Join this specially curated session to hear about the different ways of measuring Social Value and impact and how you should choose the right methodology for the job.
Speakers:
Ed Dallas, Chief Economist (Simetrica Jacobs)
Charlotte Turner, Director (Bean Research)
Jimmy Cockerton (Impact Advantage)
Chair: Isabelle Parasram OBE, CEO (The Institute for Social Value)
[End of day 1]
Online only
Day 2:
07:45 - 08:45| MAIN STAGE
Australia and New Zealand - Panel Discussion
Social Value is not just the remit of the UK, it is a universal opportunity being taken up around the world. This is especially the case in Australia, where we have already set up a Social Value Taskforce and are developing a custom set of TOM System Measures for the region. Join us to discover how Social Value is landing in the region and how the momentum is growing - is this a development model for more places globally?
Speakers:
Aaron Reid, Group Manager - Social Sustainability (Ventia)
Teresa Scott, Executive Director (APCC)
Monique Ward, Executive Director, Innovation & Services (Social Traders)
Adrian Mayer, Manager, Responsible Business, Supplier Services (Telstra)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
09:00 - 10:20 | MAIN STAGE
Welcome and Reflections on Day 1
Speaker: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
Creating a Social Value Economy in the West Midlands
Speakers:
Si Chun Lam, Head of Research, Intelligence, and Inclusive Growth (West Midlands Combined Authority)
Shah Begum, Head of Outreach & Social Value (United by 2022 Charity)
Colin Bates, Strategic Category Lead, Corporate Services (Worcestershire County Council)
Chair: Carol Glenn, Social Value Programme Manager (Solihull MBC)
10:20 - 11:00
Intermission - Break
11:00 - 11:55
Breakouts - Series 1
Success Factors - Bidders
Developing a winning formula
A masterclass for those further along in their Social Value journeys who are looking to take their bidding to the next level. What % Social Value should you be aiming for, how do you set targets against the Social Value Model's MACs, and how do you report delivery? The session will include real case studies and a discussion about what (really) good looks like.
Speakers:
Ben Tucker, Social Value Manager (QinetiQ)
Sol Tannir, Strategic Account Manager (Social Value Portal)
Clare Davison, Senior Social Impact Manager (Balfour Beatty)
Anna Fallon, Social Value Manager (McBains)
Chair: Nadir Zulfugarov, Senior Procurement Executive (Social Value Portal)
Success Factors - Buyers
How do you maximise Social Value through procurement?
A masterclass aimed at all buyers who are looking to work with their supply chain to deliver even more Social Value. The session will address issues such building capacity within your supply chain, engaging with the VCSE community, and managing non-delivery. The panel will also cover the new requirements within the Procurement Act and support the conversation with real case studies.
Speakers:
Adam Sargent, Director of Procurement (Waltham Forest and Redbridge)
Caroline High, Procurement Manager (Believe Housing)
Catherine Crichard, Senior Category Manager (Durham University)
Edward Court, Consultant (Efficio Consulting)
Chair: Darren Knowd, CEO (DRKNOWD Ltd)
Success Factors - Business
What makes a good Social Value Strategy?
A masterclass for businesses that want to take their Social Value strategy to the next level of excellence. How should you engage communities, how do you unlock Social Value through your supply chain, and how do you build a business case for investment? The session will include real case studies and a discussion about the future of Social Value
Speakers:
Mark Leaver, Strategic Lead Commissioning (Manchester City Council)
Jimmy Brannigan, Director (Net Positive Futures)
Arnab Dutt OBE, Policy Champion for Procurement and Social Value (Federation of Small Businesses)
Chair: Chris Clarke, Director, Performance and Improvement (SCAPE)
A Focus on VCSEs
Steps we need to take to ensure the VCSE community is better embedded into both the design and delivery of public sector services.
Speakers:
Julian Blake, Partner (Stone King LLP)
Laura McGann, Deputy Director for Business Development (Family Action)
Ben Carpenter, CEO (Social Value International)
Mark Simms, CEO (P3)
Chair: Sandra Hamilton, PhD Researcher (Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIOIR))
11:55 - 12:05
Intermission - Break
12:05 - 12:55 | MAIN STAGE
Social Value in Action - Last Year’s Awards, Part 2
Join this session to hear from our 2023 Social Value Awward Winners - what has been happening since they walked up on stage and how are they changing the world for the better?
Speakers:
Social Value Champion - Lindum Group (Herman Kok & Emma Wardell)
Public Sector Leadership - Rotherham Metropolitan Council (Karen Middlebrook)
SME Organisation Leadership - Rise Construction Framework (Sara Lawton)
Private Sector Leadership - Compass Group (Laura Neville)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
13:00 - 13:55
Lunchtime Discussion - Procurement Act: Share your thoughts
It’s big and it’s coming our way and even though it has been delayed by 4 months it seems to be travelling as fast as a runaway train. This session is without an agenda – it is a conversation that anyone is welcome to join. Whether you are a buyer or a supplier, jump on it to share your excitement/pain or just feel free to ask any question you want.
Speakers:
Lorraine Cox, Director (STAR Procurement)
Tina Holland, Programme Manager (Local Government Association)
Darren Knowd, CEO (DRKNOWD Limited)
Caroline Wilson, Director of Inclusive Economy (London Borough of Islington)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
14:00 - 14:55
Breakouts - Series 2
Delivering Social Value through the Health Sector
Social mobility is a significant determinant of health. Whether you work in healthcare or not, you can funnel your Social Value activities towards the local healthcare system's priorities. This practical panel session will discuss how to make this happen so we can start changing lives today.
Speakers:
Remi Banjo, Associate Business Director (NHS London Procurement Partnership)
Becky Jones, Specialist Advisor to C&M ICB (Cheshire & Merseyside)
Gerard Harkin, Head of Social Value (Roche Diagnostics Ltd)
Warren Escalade, Chief Executive Officer (Voluntary Sector North West)
Chair: Dave Sweeney, Associate Director of Partnerships and Suistainability (Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership)
Speakers:
Katrina Browning, Head of Commissioning and Procurement (Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils)
Terry Brewer, Head of Public Sector Delivery (Social Value Portal)
Alison Ramsay, Social Value and Performance manager (SCAPE)
Ben Tuck, Social Value Programme Manager (E.On)
Rhian Palmer, Strategic Lead (Green Futures)
Chair: Alastair Clay, Sustainability and Social Value Manager (North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative)
How can we maximise Social Value through frameworks.
Much of procurement across the public sector is delivered through frameworks - but how do we ensure that we do not miss what is a billion pound opportunity to deliver more Social Value for communities?
Delivering Net Zero emissions. How can we deliver?
Social Value is not just about people - it is also about stopping the planet from over-heating. Over 120 councils have declared a climate emergency and 73 have said they will deliver net zero by 2030. But how will this work and does it conflict with or compliment our Social Value obligations?
Speakers:
Sarah Fraser, Head of Sustainability, Stragety and the WD Foundation (Willmott Dixon)
Jeff Joseph, Head of Social Value (Bouygues UK)
Agustin Dellagiovanna (Amazon)
James Jenkins, Senior Consultant - Strategy and Reporting (Social Value Portal)
Chair: Filip Leonard, Group Head of Procurement and Social Value (Maximus)
15:00 - 15:30
Intermission - Break
15:30 - 16:45 | MAIN STAGE
Why Sustainable Procurement is essential for delivering thriving cities for people, places and planet
Cities are at the forefront of delivering sustainable Social Value for their communities - but what does this look like in different places and cultures around the world? Hear from 3 cities leading the way and challenging convention.
Speakers:
Tim Rudin, Head of Central Responsible Procurement Team (The Greater London Authority)
Alvaro Porro Gonzalez, Social Economy Director (Barcelona Activa (Barcelona Council Local Development Agency))
Sulaiman Adbulla, Director of Administrative Affairs (Federal Tax Authority)
Chair: Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
17:15 - 17:45 | MAIN STAGE
End of day wrap-up - Reflections on our two digital days
Speakers:
Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
Lorraine Cox, Director (STAR Procurement) & Chair, (National Social Value Taskforce)
Arnab Dutt OBE, Policy Champion for Procurement and Social Value (Federation of Small Businesses)
[End of day 2]
Online and in-person (Birmingham)
Day 3:
09:00 - 09:15 | MAIN STAGE
A warm welcome to Birmingham
Speakers:
Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
Lorraine Cox, Director (STAR Procurement) & Chair, (National Social Value Taskforce)
09:25 - 09:35 | MAIN STAGE
Morning Keynote - Nick Forbes CBE, Chair (Purpose Coalition's Breaking Down Barrier's Commission)
09:35 - 09:40 | MAIN STAGE
Message from Rt. Hon Justine Greening (Co-founder of the Social Mobility Pledge Campaign)
09:35 - 10:40 | MAIN STAGE
CEOs Panel - Radical Collaboration to deliver the Social Value Economy
We will not deliver our vision of a Social Value economy if we don’t collaborate. It's much bigger than one sector of society and the challenges are just too great - inequality, social mobility, climate change, child poverty. Sometimes the challenges seem so large and intractable, that we cannot see around them. We need to change the narrative and change how we are working together across sectors. But how do we do this?
Speakers:
Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, and MP for Queen’s Park & Maida Vale
Angela Halliday (Sodexo UK & I)
Cemal Ezel OBE, CEO (Change Please)
Nick Forbes CBE, Chair (Purpose Coalition's Breaking Down Barrier's Commission)
Chair: Arnab Dutt OBE, Federation of Small Businesses
10:40 - 10:55 | MAIN STAGE
Inspiring Story - Luke Joseph & Billie Tasker, Guest Speakers
10:55 - 11:25
Intermission - Break & Networking
11:25- 12:25
Breakout - Series 1
Central Government - How is it delivering on its Social Value commitments?
In 2020 central government committed to embedding Social Value into procurement and this has been more recently backed up by the Procurement Act 2023. But how are they delivering, and is the Social Value Model working?
Speakers:
Sarah Hinchliffe, Chair (APMP UK Social Value Group)
Matthew Evans, COO & Director (techUK)
Rebecca Vowles, Head of Social Impact - Government (Sodexo UK&I)
Tim Byford, Commercial Director (MoJ)
Chloe Hall,
UKI Responsible Business Lead (Accenture)
Chair: James Jenkins, Consultant - Strategy and Reporting (Social Value Portal)
Place Based Social Value - how do we build a common goal?
Delivering Social Value is usually seen as the responsibility of government through procurement. Are we missing a trick and how can we unlock the power of cross sector collaboration to deliver more value for our communities?
Speakers:
Richard Carroll, Chief Procurement Officer (Durham County Council)
Sam Monger, Head of Place-based Impact Investing (The Good Economy)
Ludo Pittie, Director, Landscape and Urban Design (WSP)
Shah Begum, Head of Outreach & Social Value (United by 2022 Charity)
Chair: Hannah Durling, Social Value Manager (Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield)
12:25 - 12:35
Intermission
Procurement Act - Making it work for all sectors of society
The Procurement Act is almost upon us - passed in 2023 and to be implemented across the public sector in October 2024. It will impact all sectors of society, but are we ready and what are the opportunities?
Speakers:
Rebecca Rees, Partner - Head of Public Procurement (Trowers & Hamlin LLP)
Andrew De Whalley, Senior Manager (Deloitte)
Lee Jackson, Managing Director (North West London Procurement Services)
Kevin Draisey, Head of Procurement Operations - Get help buying for schools (DfE)
Chair: Darren Knowd, CEO (DRKNOWD Ltd)
Holding ourselves to account (or how do we avoid social washing
The greatest threat to our Social Value movement is non-delivery and the resultant lack of trust by communities. How do we avoid this, and will the new Procurement Act help?
Speakers:
Rob Wolfe, Managing Director (CHY)
Alison Woodhouse, Director - Sustainability and Social Value (Lexington)
Gus Tugendhat, CEO (Tussell)
Peter Ware, Head of Government Sector (Browne Jacobson LLP)
Chair: Annie Wong, Assistant Director (Deloitte)
12:35 - 13:00
VCSE Spotlight
The work of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSE) is critical to the creation of a Social Value Economy, and must be supported by stakeholders from the public and private sectors. We will be giving four remarkable VCSE organisations the opportunity to showcase their work and their vision.
Room 1
Christy Acton - Standing Tall
Room 2
Michael Amos - Waste to Wonder
Room 3
Gordon Miller - Ride for Freedom
Room 4
Kate Wareham & Sally Debiage - Choir with No Name
13:00 - 14:00
Intermission - Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Breakout - Series 2
Built Environment Showcase
How can we unlock more value for communities
Our built environment is all around us - but how do we unlock the opportunity of better decision making based on value creation to transform our communities? Join this cross-sector panel to understand the power of good decision making and how new development can transform lives.
Speakers:
Sadie Thomson Ashworth, Social Value Consultant (Lendlease)
Mark Shearer, Co-Founder & CEO (Action Funder)
Chair: Caroline Wilson, Director of Inclusive Economy (Islington Council)
How can the big infrastructure help generate growth?
It's big and so we know the impact can be great - it's also country wide and rarely in a single place. How do we use large infrastructure projects to deliver growth, support our communities and drive sustainable change.
Speakers:
Anna Barrett, Procurement Sustainability Manager (LNER)
Shivani Hill, Head of ESG (Arriva Rail London)
Jim Coleman, Director of Head of Economics (WSP)
Chair: John Sage, Head of Corporate Responsibility (Tideway)
Making Social Value Core to Business Success
If it's an add on, it's going to cost more - basically the rise and fall of CSR (corporate social responsibility). How do we avoid Social Value being a passing passion by getting businesses to embed it into their culture - not what they do, but how they do it.
Speakers:
Steve Hill, Chief Commercial Officer (Auticon)
Eugenie Teasley, Head of Impact (Amazon UK)
Zoe Colosimo, COO (Neighbourly)
Naomi Jones, Head of Corporate Affairs, Director (Mars Wrigley UK)
Chair: Anna McChesney Gordon, Director of Consultancy (Social Value Portal)
17:00 - 17:15 | MAIN STAGE
Inspiring Story - Nicola Turner MBE (United by 2022 Charity)
Engaging Supply Chains to deliver better social value
It's the iceberg effect, the 65% of 'value' that sits behind the main contract. It's also where much of the (hard) work is done and value is created. But how can we unlock this value and how do we build capabilities and capacities across our full supply chains?
Speakers:
Simon Turner, Head of Procurement - Services Equipment and Supplies FM (Sodexo)
Anthony Impey, CEO (Be the Business)
Ben Tuck, Social Value Programme Manager (E.On)
Chair: Campbell McDonald, Founder-Director (Divine Ox)
15:00 - 15:30
Intermission - Break & Networking
15:30 - 15:45 | MAIN STAGE
Inspiring Story - Sarah Clay & Rebecca Harrington (Voices of Hope)
15:45 - 16:00 | MAIN STAGE
Afternoon keynote - Cllr John Cotton, Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is one of the largest councils across Europe, responsible for delivering public services to over 1m people and spending over £1bn each year. Value for money remains a key driver for the city and given the challenges over budget, how does it maintain its focus on people, ensuring social as well as financial value is delivered? Cllr John Cotton was elected as the Leader of Birmingham City Council in May 2023, pledging to “work with and for every single community to deliver the service improvements our citizens deserve.” Join us to hear his vision for the city and how he will unlock more value for communities.
16:00 - 17:00 | MAIN STAGE
Panel Discussion - What advice would I give the new Government on procurement and social value
We have a new Labour Government that is putting 'public service' at the centre of its values. It has also spoken about building a positive relationship with business unlocking its power to drive investment and growth so that communities may flourish. What advice does our panel have for ministers and policy-makers, as they look to energise the relationship with business and redesign our national procurement policies to include Social Value as a cross cutting mission supporting opportunity?
Speakers:
Jonathan Werran, CEO (Localis)
Mary Macleod, CEO (BITC)
Cllr John Cotton, Leader (Birmingham City Council)
Margaret McCabe, Founder & Group CEO (Debate Mate)
Chair: Isabelle Pasaram OBE, CEO (The Institute for Social Value)
17:15 - 17:30 | MAIN STAGE
Closing Reflections of the Social Value Conference 2024
Speakers:
Matt Parfitt, CEO (Grace Enterprises)
Lorraine Cox, Director (STAR Procurement) & Chair, (National Social Value Taskforce)
Guy Battle, CEO (Social Value Portal)
[End of day 3]
19:00 - 23:30 | Eastside Rooms
The Social Value Awards 2024
The Social Value Awards are the most widely recognised and prestigious prizes to reward organisations and individuals for doing good in their communities. It recognises those who go above and beyond to provide added value to communities.
Join us for an evening of celebration of some of the best social value initiatives on after the final day of the conference.
Please note: dinner reservations are not included with in-person conference tickets and must be purchased separately.