Your presenters
EDDIE REGAN – PASS Consultant
Eddie is BiP Solutions' Senior Procurement Consultant. Working alongside the Client Services team, he frequently assists public sector organisations with clarification and interpretation of EU Directives and a wide variety of legislative issues. Eddie is lead consultant on BiP's PASS Mark Health Check, an evaluation technique that helps identify how organisations in both the public and private sectors can develop more effective processes in respect of all aspects of public sector contracting. A member of the International Purchasing and Supply Education and Research Association (IPSERA). Eddie is also the senior adviser on BiP's unique Tender Support Helpline team, which provides advice on contracting matters to hundreds of clients. For the last 13 years Eddie has lectured regularly on procurement policy and processes at conferences and events, both on behalf of BiP and for a variety of other organisations, including the Society of Procurement Officers in Local Government (SOPO) and the Institute of Directors. He also provides in-house training on the tendering process – law and practice – to personnel in both the public and private sectors, including several multinational organisations.

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DAVID GRIFFITHS – PASS Consultant
David was Head of Supply Chain at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, and has spent some 25 years in purchasing and contracts within central government. He has been responsible for procurement policy and planning, including the contractual aspects of Better Quality Services, supply chain management and the professional development of staff within DVLA. He is a graduate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and a member of IPSERA. David also played a leading role in the early development and subsequent implementation of Supply2.gov.uk as a member of both the Project Board and Steering Board and has accumulated a comprehensive knowledge of it's progress from inception to completion.
PHILIP ADAMS – Interoperability Manager, Supply2.gov.uk

Phil has played key roles in organising and running public sector procurement and training events since 2001 and has been involved with the Supply2.gov.uk brand since its launch in 2006 through marketing at roadshows, events and meetings with interoperability partners. He was recently appointed Interoperability Manager for Supply2.gov.uk and is responsible both for strengthening relationships with existing buyers and for creating further relationships to extend the reach of this respected government brand.

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MIKE LAKINSKI – Business Development Manager for Business & Enterprise North East
Presenting 16 September, Newcastle Falcons - Kingston Park Stadium

Mike is Business Development Manager for Business & Enterprise North East, with responsibility for planning, executing and evaluating the business development strategy to ensure customers can easily access the Business Link service. Partners’ priorities are reflected and new services are introduced to meet customer needs. Prior to this Mike was Product and Services Manager for Business Link Tees Valley, responsible for initiating several procurement support packages. One such programme was launched across Tees Valley in 2004; in excess of 500 delegates have been through the initial general workshops, and over 500 have attended themed sector seminars. The programme has now been rolled out regionally.

 

KEVIN MA – Marketing & Business Engagement Manager, London Business Network
Presenting 20 OCTOBER, BERR Conference Centre, London
 

Kevin Ma is the Marketing and Business Engagement Manager for the London Business Network, the organisation responsible for maximising Games-related opportunities for the capital’s business community. Kevin joined the London Business Network from the Olympic Delivery Authority. Previously, Kevin specialised in retail developments for Lend Lease Property Management in Australia.


NEW DATE ANNOUNCED
5 December 2008

BERR Conference Centre, London
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