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
“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
Competitive Dialogue Process: Enhancing Transparency and Mitigating Risks
Fergal Ruane, Partner, ByrneWallace LLP
ESG and Sustainable Procurement
Emma Hinds, Senior Associate, McCann FitzGerald LLP
11:15
Coffee Break
Designing Sustainable Tenders: Practical Guidance for Procurement Professionals
Peter Curran, Partner, Procurement & Projects, Eversheds Sutherland LLP
Contract Modifications and Compliance Amid Economic Uncertainty
Claire Graydon, Senior Associate, Quigg Golden
Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)
Donnacha Phelan, Director, Keystone Procurement
13:15
Lunch Break
Thresholds, Notifications, and Compliance
Graham Proudfoot, Head of Procurement and Commercial Services, The Kings Trust
Addressing Abnormally Low Tenders
Dorit McCann, Partner, Mason Hayes and Curran
Foreign Subsidies Regulation and EU Procurement Compliance
Richard Hourihan, Associate, A&L Goodbody LLP
16:30
Conference Close
09:00
Introduction to The Most Creative Conference
Arlene Miles
09:30
Morning Networking with hot coffee
11:00
Brining the most powerful Art Direction
Lily Grover
12:40
Advanced Design Systems
Lily Grover
14:00
Salad Break
15:00
Compositions and Effects of 2024
Peter Robbins
16:30
How to engage your audience effectively
Peter Robbins
09:00
Introduction to The Most Creative Conference
Lily Grover
09:30
Morning Networking with fresh croissant
10:00
Brining the most powerful Art Direction
Nathan Nguyen
11:00
Advanced Design Systems
Peter Robbins
12:00
Best conversions for Product managers
Nathan Nguyen
13:30
Burger Break
14:45
Compositions and Effects of 2024
Arlene Miles
16:15
How to engage your audience effectively
Jenny Watson
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This conference brings together procurement professionals to address core aspects of fair and effective tendering processes. Topics include scoring criteria, ESG integration, contract modifications, and EU regulatory compliance, with practical guidance on managing evaluation transparency, handling competitive dialogue, and balancing quality with cost.
Through targeted expert insights, attendees will gain the tools needed to enhance their procurement strategies and adapt to current challenges in tendering and contract management.
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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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.
public sector tendering & procurement Conference 2025
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