Has your educational institution begun to preparation for the Act’s implementation, but unsure of the intricacies involved?
The long-awaited Procurement Act comes into force in October 2024. The new rules will bring one of the largest shake ups to procurement rules in this country’s history.We recently hosted a webinar, designed to empower the education sector with invaluable insights, ensuring they're well-prepared for the upcoming regulatory changes.
What To Expect:
The webinar is tailored for professionals who are integral to the smooth day-to-day running of educational settings. Our expert panel unraveled the upcoming Act and it's potential for achieving net zero objectives.
The session covered:
- An exploration of the key provisions and implications of the new Procurement Act.
- Insights into the importance of integrating sustainability criteria into procurement decisions to enhance overall project outcomes.
- How to deliver energy efficiency savings and advance towards Net Zero without the need for upfront capital investment.
- An interactive Q&A session, which explored the webinar's topics thoroughly with our subject matter experts and the attendees.
Watch the webinar
Agenda:
Welcome and Introduction
A welcome and introduction from our seminar host and partnership lead, Anita Sangot, who sets the scene for the session and outlines an overview of the webinar objectives.
Keynote Discussion: The New Procurement Act 2024
Keynote speaker Jessica Brydon, Head of Quality, Procurement and Compliance at Place Group, Operators of the DfE-approved framework Everything FM, discusses the new procurement act including changes, what you need to know and how to take advantage of a more simplified legislation.
She will engage you in a thorough exploration of the key provisions and implications of the new procurement act and its effects on educational institutions.
Tim Warneford: Placing Sustainability At The Heart Of Your Trust’s Journey
We explore strategies for achieving energy cost savings and reducing carbon emissions, emphasizing the synergy between these two goals. We delve into the significance of utilising qualified and quantified data as the cornerstone for prioritizing and planning capital estate projects effectively.
Additionally, we discuss the importance of integrating sustainability criteria into procurement decisions to enhance overall project outcomes. Finally, we address the critical aspect of identifying funding opportunities and how OPEX can offset CAPEX.
eEnergy: Demystifying Decarbonisation
Mark Dolling discusses how schools and MATs can deliver energy efficiency savings and advance towards Net Zero without the need for upfront capital investment.’ Mark shares details of eEnergy’s unique £40m Net Zero fund for schools, backed by NatWest Bank.
Questions, Final Remarks And Acknowledgements.
About Place Group
Place Group is a multi-disciplinary consultancy serving the public sector: project and programme management; procurement, supply chain and contract management; research, consultation and assessment; growth and sustainability change management.
Place Group is BSI-certified for ISO9001 Quality Management and ISO27001 Security Information Management as well as Cyber Essentials. Place Group is certified carbon neutral and updates its carbon reduction plan annually.