What we'll cover
Six Themes Shaping the Day
The LGR Programme and Timelines
The policy direction, decision-making process, transition stages and what suppliers should monitor as areas move towards new structures.
Procurement in a New Local Government Landscape
How procurement teams, category strategies, frameworks, commissioning approaches and market engagement may evolve.
Commercial Transformation and Contract Harmonisation
The implications of legacy contracts, novation, rationalisation, reprocurement, commercial risk and continuity of service.
Digital, Data and Systems Integration
Opportunities and challenges associated with data migration, interoperability, cyber security, cloud platforms and system convergence.
Service Integration and Redesign
How authorities may redesign operating models across social care, housing, waste, place, regulatory and corporate services.
Devolution, Growth and Place-Based Investment
The relationship between LGR, devolution, infrastructure, economic growth and wider public service reform.
Indicative Session Formats
How the Day Will Be Delivered
- Ministerial and policy keynotes
- Local authority leadership panels
- Procurement and commercial practitioner sessions
- Case studies from reorganised areas
- Supplier-readiness workshops
- Interactive question and answer sessions
- Networking and exhibition engagement
Programme status
All themes and sessions are indicative and will be updated as speakers, partners and the 2027 event programme are confirmed.