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Released on 09/11/2007
Fast stream event - 27 November, 6pm, HM Treasury, London
"Procurement plays an essential role in delivering Government policy and ensuring we do so in a cost effective way. A placement in this field is a great opportunity to build key skills and to make a real impact at the heart of delivering public service outcomes." Sir Gus O'Donnell KCB, Cabinet Secretary.
The Government conducts some of the most complex and challenging procurement projects in the world. Did you know that Government spends £125 billion annually and must achieve value for money for every pound spent?
Nigel Smith, OGC Chief Executive and Head of the Government Procurement Service, chairs this event, hosted jointly by the Government Procurement Service and National School of Government. The event is reserved for those on the Civil Service Fast Stream and focuses on operational delivery. Two high profile departments are featured that are at the cutting edge of delivering the Government's agenda.
The event also provides an opportunity to find about about new procurement placements that will provide commercial experience as part of the Fast Stream development programme.
Speakers and agenda
Strong convictions
Vincent Godfrey, Head of Procurement Group at HM Prison Service and CIPS Purchasing and Supply Management Professional of the Year 2007, will discuss his turn-around of a service under fire from the National Audit Office to a highly effective and efficient service-oriented procurement function.
How to Buy London 2012
Morag Stuart, Head of Procurement at the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) will speak about the challenges of ensuring the delivery of all ODA objectives in a high profile, high value (multi £billion), complex procurement project.
Fast stream procurement placement first hand
Ruth Brutnall, Sustainability Manager with the Office of Government Commerce, gives first hand experience of a Fast Stream placement in procurement. Ruth provides an insight into the significance of procurement to the government and the challenges and rewards of a career in procurement.
Question and answer session
An expert panel will take questions about the significance of, and challenges for, government procurement as well as the opportunities available. Morag Stuart and Ruth Brutnall will be joined by:
- Mark Pedlingham, OGC's Executive Director for Markets Suppliers and Skills
- Kavalneer Walia, Director for the Government Procurement Service
Networking
The event concludes with a drinks reception, at which delegates will joined by central government Commercial Directors.
The seminar will takes place at the HM Treasury building in London from 6pm to 8pm. Attendance is limited to members of the Fast Stream scheme. For more information or to register, e-mail faststream@nationalschool.gov.uk by 20 November.
Contact details:
OGC Service Desk
Tel: 0845 000 4999
E-mail: ServiceDesk@ogc.gsi.gov.uk
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