Public Sector Tendering & Procurement Conference 2025

6th March 2025

Previous feedback

“Always something to learn”

This is my 4th Public Procurement conference with CMG. Always something to learn and a bonus that it is delivered on line. Excellent presentation.

Mary Feighney
Procurement Officer, Atlantic Technological University

“Great benefit to my day to day role.”

It was well managed & the flow was excellent.. All aspects were of great benefit to my day to day role

Esther Lane
Procurement Officer, Limerick City & County Council

“It was a fascinating conference”

It was a fascinating conference with procurement and law professionals and informative presentations. Various procurement areas were excellently covered. Looking forward to the following procurement events

Kate Meaun
Procurement & Contract Manager, EduCampus Services

“Excellent to see people experiencing same issues/concerns”

Q&A was excellent to see people experiencing same issues/concerns, and the speakers were excellent

Louise Kenny
Procurement, Teagasc

“Relevant to on the ground buying.”

A very information, engaging session, up to date with current legislation, and relevant to on the ground buying.

Eidin Killilea
Procurement, MSLETB

“Really enjoyed today's conference”

Really enjoyed today's conference, the speakers all have great knowledge and provided great answers to questions asked

Maura, Category Buyer
ESB

A word from our chairperson Ross McCarthy on
the key topics to be discussed on the day, and what you will take away from the event.

AGENDA
09:00

Conference Chairperson Opening Remarks

Ross McCarthy, Managing Director, Keystone Procurement

Creating an Airtight Evaluation and Awards System

Anna Marie Curran, Partner, A&L Goodbody LLP
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Competitive Dialogue Process: Enhancing Transparency and Mitigating
Risks

Fergal Ruane, Partner, ByrneWallace LLP
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ESG and Sustainable Procurement

Emma Hinds, Senior Associate, McCann FitzGerald LLP 
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11:15

Coffee Break

Designing Sustainable Tenders: Practical Guidance for Procurement
Professionals

Peter Curran, Partner, Procurement & Projects, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
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Contract Modifications and Compliance Amid Economic Uncertainty

Claire Graydon, Senior Associate, Quigg Golden
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Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)

Donnacha Phelan, Director, Keystone Procurement
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13:15

Lunch Break

Thresholds, Notifications, and Compliance

Graham Proudfoot, Head of Procurement and Commercial Services, The Kings Trust
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Addressing Abnormally Low Tenders

Dorit McCann, Partner, Mason Hayes and Curran
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Foreign Subsidies Regulation and EU Procurement Compliance

Richard Hourihan, Associate, A&L Goodbody LLP
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16:30

Conference Close

09:00
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Introduction to The Most Creative Conference

Arlene Miles
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09:30
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Morning Networking with hot coffee

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11:00
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Brining the most powerful Art Direction

Lily Grover
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12:40
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Advanced Design Systems

Lily Grover
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14:00
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Salad Break

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15:00
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Compositions and Effects of 2024

Peter Robbins
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16:30
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How to engage your audience effectively

Peter Robbins
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09:00
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Introduction to The Most Creative Conference

Lily Grover
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09:30
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Morning Networking with fresh croissant

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10:00
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Brining the most powerful Art Direction

Nathan Nguyen
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11:00
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Advanced Design Systems

Peter Robbins
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12:00
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Best conversions for Product managers

Nathan Nguyen
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13:30
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Burger Break

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14:45
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Compositions and Effects of 2024

Arlene Miles
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16:15
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How to engage your audience effectively

Jenny Watson
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CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Ross McCarthy

Managing Director,
Keystone Procurement 

Anna Marie Curran

Partner,
A&L Goodbody LLP

Fergal Ruane

Partner,
ByrneWallace LLP

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Emma Hinds

Senior Associate,
McCann FitzGerald LLP 

Peter Curran

Partner,
Procurement & Projects, Eversheds Sutherland LLP

Claire Graydon

Senior Associate,
Quigg Golden

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Donnacha Phelan

Director,
Keystone Procurement

Graham Proudfoot

Head of Procurement and Commercial Services,
The Kings Trust 

Dorit McCann

Partner,
Mason Hayes and Curran

Richard Hourihan

Associate,
A&L Goodbody LLP

EASY ONLINE FORMAT
All attendees will gain an opportunity to ask questions and engage with our speakers, as well as accessing all presentations in advance of the event, and will even get access to all video presentations after the conference has finished.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This event would be very relevant to those involved in the process of procuring public work or awarding public contracts. This includes government departments, local authorities, semi state agencies, consultants, contractors dealing with public construction projects, procurement / purchasing managers in hospitals & healthcare, housing, universities, as well legal experts, and service providers.

BOOK YOUR PLACE

EARLY BIRD RATE - €475 + VAT
Normal Rate @ €575 + VAT

public sector tendering & procurement Conference 2025

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