Procurement - Navigating Changes and Opportunities

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on SMEs and the challenges in procurement.

Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Howard Jacobson, Supply Chain Engagement Manager, Business Wales; Richard Dooner, Programme Manager, Welsh Local Government Association; and Grahame Steed, Director of Public Policy and Research, BiP Solutions and Event Organiser at Procurex Wales. They discuss the potential impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on SMEs, challenges facing buyers and suppliers, how procurement can drive public service improvement, economic regeneration and social value, as well as the upcoming Procurex Wales event. 

People in this episode

Host: Carwyn Jones

Guests: Howard Jacobson, Richard Dooner, Grahame Steed

Topics covered

• procurement
• SMEs
• public service improvement
• economic regeneration
• social value
• Procurex Wales

Keywords

• procurement
• SMEs
• public service
• economic regeneration
• social value
• Procurex Wales

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Business Wales, Welsh Local Government Association, BiP Solutions

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