Its aim is to promote dialogue between policy makers and practitioners of public procurement in both the public and private sectors and produce well-informed views which can be used, as necessary, to contribute to best practice guidance and to influence future legislation.
Led and chaired by David Gollancz, Partner - Public Sector Group, Field Fisher Waterhouse and Charles Whiddington, Partner - EU and Competition Law Group, Field Fisher Waterhouse, the forum meets regularly and has recently covered the following issues:
January 2007
Remedies and Frameworks
Speakers: Eric Sitbon, Public Procurement Policy and Enforcement, European Commission, Peter Bennett, Head of EU Developments, Office of Government Commerce and Suzy Strowger, Head of Policy Development, Office of Government Commerce
May 2007
Transforming Government Procurement
Speaker: Sally Collier, Executive Director for Policy Standards and Capability, Office of Government Commerce
May 2008
Procurement Capability
Speaker: Geri McLeary, Director of Procurement Capability Reviews, Office of Government Commerce
More information
Our member organisations help us drive and focus our programme, so please contact us if you would like to explore how your organisation can support our programme by sharing your ideas or showcasing your expertise and innovations.
For further information on our events, contact WIG on telephone: 020 7222 1166 or email workshops@wig.co.uk
