South West Procurement for Academies Conference

Join fellow academy pros for a day of smart buying tips and networking to boost your procurement game. Conferences South West, in partnership with PHP Law, is delighted to invite you to the South West Procurement for Academies Conference. The conference will give an opportunity for operations and finance professionals involved in procuring goods and services to meet and network with likeminded peers, visit an exciting exhibition packed full of leading education suppliers, attend practical workshops, and hear from industry leading and inspirational speakers. The conference will include workshops on topical procurement issues for Schools and Trusts from the perspective of their spend category, and cover the large categories of spend ranging from Energy, Catering and Cleaning to MIS, Cyber Security, Finance systems, Education Estates, and the Procurement Act. Why Attend? With budgets stretched and having to do more with less, never has procurement been more important! The South West Procurement for Academies conference has been created to address these issues, to provide practical solutions and to share best practice. Expert Insights: Gain invaluable knowledge from leading experts in procurement for education and administration Best Practices: Learn proven strategies and techniques to streamline procurement processes, optimise budgets and maximise resources Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, industry professionals, and solution providers to exchange ideas and foster collaborations Empowering Workshops: Engage in interactive workshops tailored to address the specific challenges and opportunities in school procurement Cutting-Edge Solutions: Explore the latest technologies and solutions designed to simplify procurement tasks and drive efficiency Take practical cost and time saving solutions back to our schools. The first 35 bookings will receive a complimentary copy of the publication “Raising Funds for your School!" Conference hashtag #SWProcure2026 The first 35 bookings will receive a complimentary copy of the publication “Raising Funds for your School!"