Procurement week 2026
9–12 March 2026 | Online and in-person
Procurement sits at the centre of technology adoption, digital transformation, and public sector reform. The way organisations buy technology increasingly determines how effectively they deliver innovation, manage risk, meet sustainability obligations, and create long-term value.
Procurement week 2026 brings together policymakers, buyers, suppliers, and commercial leaders to examine the structural shifts reshaping procurement practice — from sustainability and ESG pressures to the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023 and the growing role of AI in decision-making.
Across six focused sessions, we will explore:
- Embedding sustainability into procurement strategy
- Competing effectively under the Competitive Flexible Procedure
- Converting framework positions into contract value
- Navigating public sector procurement fundamentals
- Evaluating AI systems and managing due diligence
- How government is reshaping innovation procurement
Whether you are new to public procurement or refining your commercial strategy under new rules, Procurement Week provides practical insight grounded in policy, data, and delivery.
What’s on
Monday 9 March
Sustainable procurement as a strategic imperative
11:00–12:00 | Online
Sustainability is becoming a core procurement function rather than a compliance add-on. This session explores how ESG, regulatory pressure, and supply chain risk are reshaping procurement strategy — and how sustainability can support innovation and long-term value.
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Effective bidding under the Competitive Flexible Procedure
14:00–15:00 | Online
The Procurement Act 2023 introduces greater flexibility for buyers through the Competitive Flexible Procedure. This webinar explains how the procedure operates in practice and how suppliers can strengthen their bidding strategy under multi-stage, outcome-focused processes.
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Tuesday 10 March
Frameworkaggedon? How to win more through frameworks in 2026
11:00–12:00 | Online
With major technology frameworks launching in the year ahead, securing a place is only the first step. This session examines which frameworks are most likely to generate value and how suppliers can improve call-off conversion once appointed.
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Wednesday 11 March
Introduction to public sector procurement
10:30–11:30 | Online
In partnership with Crown Commercial Service, this session demystifies how public procurement works — from routes to market to bid preparation — and provides practical guidance on engaging effectively with government buyers.
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Thursday 12 March
AI in procurement decisions: Half-day workshop
09:15–11:30 | In-person | London
This interactive workshop brings together AI vendors and procurement professionals to examine due diligence, evaluation frameworks, and responsible adoption. Participants will develop clearer criteria for assessing AI systems and aligning buyer–supplier expectations.
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Rethinking how government buys innovation
14:00–15:00 | Online
In partnership with the Cabinet Office and the Commercial Innovation Hub, this session explores how government is using new flexibilities to procure innovation through outcome-focused engagement and cross-departmental collaboration.
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Join procurement week 2026
Procurement is evolving — legislatively, technologically, and strategically. Procurement Week 2026 offers a structured opportunity to understand those changes and position your organisation to respond effectively.
Procurement week 2026
Charles Bauman
Charles Bauman is a Junior Programme Manager in the Central Government Programme at techUK.
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