Events

The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) held their AGM and Social Value Conference at the Forge, in Winslade Manor on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.

Along with SWPA's annual general meeting which provided associate partners and committee members with vital information, attendees were also provided with important updates, information on frameworks and the opportunity for discussion, with a great roster of key note speakers and informative talks pertaining to social value and community in the South West.

The SWPA Conference brought the best of the industry together in collaboration and discussion, with time to network and look to future social value initiatives, we hope to continue throughout the remainder of 2024 and beyond. 

SWPA’S AGM and Social Value Conference Agenda

Wednesday, 12th June 2024 from 9.30am to 4.00pm, at the Forge in Winslade Manor

9.30am – 10am Arrival, accompanied with teas, coffees, and biscuits

10am – 10.10am Opening and Welcome from Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager

10.10am – 10.20am Board of Representatives Address for LHC PG from Paul Read, Magna Housing’s Director of Sustainability and Investment

10.20am – 10.35am Introducing LHC Procurement Group’s Social Value Strategy from George Stevens, LHC PG’s Assistant Director of Strategic Projects

10.35am – 10.40am Opening of Roundtable Discussion from Deon Barnard, LHC PG’s Group Change Manager

10.40am – 11.10am Roundtable Group Discussion on Social Value where all attendees were welcome to take part

11.10am – 11.40am Networking Break, accompanied with teas, coffees, and biscuits

11.40am – 12.00pm Addressing the Skills Gap from Mike Blakeley, Exeter College’s Executive Director of Future Skills, and Apprenticeships

12.00pm – 12.15pm An Introduction to the Green Accord from Jo Pearce, Net Zero Project Manager and Freya Branley, Net Zero Data Officer at Exeter City Council

12.15pm – 12.30pm An Introduction to Prisoners Building Homes from Sophie Baker, Prisoners Building Homes Programme Delivery Manager

12.30pm – 12.40pm Low Carbon Training Academy from Craig Hansell, Low Carbon Exchange’s Managing Director

12.40pm – 1pm Embedding Social Value in to Procurement from Paul Smith, LHC PG’s Regional Procurement Manager

1pm – 2pm Lunch Break

2pm – 2.20pm Embedding Social Value into the Magna, Wiltshire, Rollalong Cluster from Max Scrymgeour, Head of Procurement at Magna Housing, Andy Mead, Residential Development Manager at Wiltshire Council and Abi Parsons, Business Development Manager at Rollalong

2.20pm – 2.35pm Social Value and Projects at Treneere from Steve Oakley, Westcountry Maintenance Services’ Client Services Manager

2.35pm – 2.40pm The Community Benefit Fund 2023 – 2024 from Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager

2.40pm – 2.55pm Presenting Local Community Group Initiatives from Rosie Dawson, at Roots Community Enhancement

2.55pm - 3.10pm Presenting Local Community Group Initiatives from Irene Kohler and Moira Packer, at Silver Salisbury Group

3.10pm – 3.15pm Close and Thanks from Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager

3.15pm – 3.25pm Close of Conference for Non-Associate Partners

3.25pm – 4.15pm SWPA’s Annual General Meeting held by Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager

4.30pm Close of Conference and AGM for all

If you missed this event and would require further supporting documents, such as attendee lists, the presentation slides and assets provided on the day, please get in touch with Poppy Stockport at poppy.stockport@swpa.org.uk.