SWPA's AGM & Social Value Conference 2024
The South West Procurement Alliance (SWPA) are excited to announce the release of their AGM and Social Value Conference at the Forge, in Winslade Manor on Wednesday, 12th June 2024.
Along with SWPA's annual general meeting providing associate partners and committee members with vital information, attendees will be provided with important updates, information on frameworks and opportunity for discussion, with a great roster of key note speakers and informative talks pertaining to social value and community in the South West.
Team SWPA would like to warmly welcome you to join us for the day, and bring the best of the industry together in collaboration and discussion, with time to network and get the most out of what will be a busy and enjoyable day.
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 – 10.40am Introducing LHC Procurement Group’s Social Value Strategy from George Stevens, LHC PG’s Assistant Director of Strategic Projects
10.40am – 10.45am Opening of Roundtable Discussion from Deon Barnard, LHC PG’s Group Change Manager
10.45am – 11.15am Roundtable Group Discussion on Social Value where all attendees are welcome to take part
11.15am – 11.45am Networking Break, accompanied with teas, coffees, and biscuits
11.45am – 12.05pm Addressing the Skills Gap from Mike Blakeley, Exeter College’s Executive Director of Future Skills, and Apprenticeships
12.05pm – 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 Introducing the Retrofit 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 – 2.50pm Community Benefit Groups invited to talk about their local South West initiatives
2.50pm – 3pm Introducing SWPA’s New Social Value Partner from Locality
3pm – 3.05pm Close and Thanks from Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager
3.05pm – 3.20pm: Close of Conference for Non-Associate Partners
3.20pm – 4pm SWPA’s Annual General Meeting held by Penny Searson, SWPA’s Regional Manager
4pm: Close of Conference and AGM for all
For any special requirements and/or dietary requirements, please let Poppy Stockport (poppy.stockport@swpa.org.uk) know as soon as possible, so we can allow time for the venue to provide for this. The Forge offers free parking for all guests, however we ask that there is a maximum of two guests attending from each organisation. Due to limited marketing space, we are asking that ONLY speakers on the day bring small roller banners and marketing collateral, to avoid disappointment. Please let the team at SWPA know if you're a speaker and are planning on doing so. It is also important to note that the conference for all attendees closes at 3.05pm, and committee members and associate partners will then be invited to stay on for the AGM in the afternoon.
