"The event promotes what we are trying to do, in terms of engagement with people that are interested in all areas of procurement."

Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister of State at the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform

"I’m always a believer in meeting people eye to eye, I think it adds a different dimension and there’s always something to be learned on both sides. These events bring that about and also show us where new areas are going to be coming."

John Swords, National Director of Procurement, Health Business Services

"The ability to talk between companies and buyers on an informal basis about opportunities, from existing tenders and new pipelines, is very important."

Grant Gilmore, Operations Manager, InterTradeIreland

"The growth and the opportunity in the Irish market is huge. Being an organisation that works across both providers and suppliers, the chance to meet with those people in one location is key."

James Minards, Country Sales Manager, GHX UK & Ireland

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Procurex Ireland is Ireland's largest procurement event which brings together organisations from across the procurement marketplace for a day of innovation, collaboration and education.

Patrick O’Donovan TD

Patrick O’Donovan TD

Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for Public Procurement, Open Government and eGovernment, Limerick County

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Paul Quinn

Paul Quinn

Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement – Department of Public Expenditure & Reform

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Andrew Forde

Andrew Forde

Head of Rural Strategy and Social Enterprises, Department of Rural & Community Development

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Paul McMahon

Paul McMahon

Solicitor, McMahon Legal

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Siobhan Cafferty

Siobhan Cafferty

Social Enterprise Project Manager, Irish Prison Service / Glasnevin

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Chris M Gordon

Chris M Gordon

CEO and Co-Founder of the Irish Social Enterprise Network

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David Gigg

David Gigg

Commercial Policy Delivery and Disputes, Crown Commercial Service

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Colin Jess

Colin Jess

Social Enterprise NI

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Aimee Clint

Aimee Clint

Director of Books By Stella's CIC

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Patrick O’Donovan TD

Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for Public Procurement, Open Government and eGovernment, Limerick County

Patrick Donovan TD is Minister of State at the Department of Finance and the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform with special responsibility for Public Procurement, Open Government and eGovernment. He previously served as Minister of State for Tourism and Sport. He was first elected to the Dáil in February 2011.

Paul Quinn

Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement – Department of Public Expenditure & Reform

Paul joined the Civil Service in January 2013 as the Government’s first CPO and is tasked with procurement reform across the Public Service. The State spends approx. €8.5 billion every year, or €23 million every day, on supplies and services. In this role, Paul and his team are changing the structures, processes and systems to deliver improved value for the tax payer, reducing risk for the State and improving public procurement capability. His new office, the Office of Government Procurement or “OGP”, is for the first time bringing together policy, strategy and operations. The OGP commenced operations in mid-2014 and continues to build momentum in delivering framework agreements and contracts for its public sector clients. The OGP is also delivering a significant programme of work in the policy arena, having launched Circular 10/14 to encourage SME participation, the Tender Advisory Services and the first significant revisions to the Public Works Contracts arising from the 2014 review. The OGP is currently leading on the transposition of the new Procurement Directives, the Directive on eInvoicing, and guidance on social clauses/community benefits.

Paul previously worked with the largest Irish telecommunications company, eircom, and in his last role was Supply Chain Director.

He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Dublin City University, a Degree in Engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology, and a Diploma in Accounting & Finance from the ACCA. In 2014, he received the Procurement Leader of the Year award at the National Procurement Awards. He is also a member of the Development Board for the New Children’s Hospital at St. James’ Hospital and chairs its finance committee.

Andrew Forde

Head of Rural Strategy and Social Enterprises, Department of Rural & Community Development

Andrew Forde is Head of the Rural Strategy and Social Enterprise Unit at the Department of Rural and Community Development. He led the preparation and adoption of Ireland’s first National Social Enterprise Policy (2019 – 2022) and oversees its implementation. He is the Irish government’s representative on the European Commission Expert Group on Social Economy and Social Enterprises (GECES) 2018-2024. Andrew also monitors the delivery of Ireland’s rural development policy. Andrew’s background is in the field of international human rights law, governance and political affairs.

Paul McMahon

Solicitor, McMahon Legal

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Siobhan Cafferty

Social Enterprise Project Manager, Irish Prison Service / Glasnevin

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Chris M Gordon

CEO and Co-Founder of the Irish Social Enterprise Network

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David Gigg

Commercial Policy Delivery and Disputes, Crown Commercial Service

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Colin Jess

Social Enterprise NI

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Aimee Clint

Director of Books By Stella's CIC

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Event Partners

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Office of Government Procurement (OGP)

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The Office of Government Procurement commenced sourcing operations in 2014 and, together with four key sectors (Health, Local Government, Education and Defence), has taken responsibility for sourcing all goods and services on behalf of the public service. These operations are putting in place framework agreements and contracts so that public bodies can buy goods and services. In addition, the Office of Government Procurement has responsibility for procurement policy and procedures, sourcing systems and data analytics.

Enterprise Ireland

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Enterprise Ireland is the government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. We work in partnership with Irish enterprises to help them start, grow, innovate and win export sales in global markets. In this way, we support sustainable economic growth, regional development and secure employment.

InterTradeIreland

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InterTradeIreland has been helping small businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland explore new cross-border markets, develop new products, processes and services and become investor ready over the last 20 years.

Crown Commercial Service

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CCS is the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation. We work closely with the MoD to save time and money buying business goods and services so they can focus on front-line services. Our solutions are free of charge, and help achieve maximum value by leveraging commercial expertise and national buying power.

CIPS

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CIPS is the premier global organisation serving the procurement and supply profession, with a community of 118,000 in over 150 countries. Dedicated to promoting best practice, CIPS provides a wide range of services for the benefit of members and the wider business community.

Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS)

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PASS provides expert public procurement training and support for both public and private sector organisations. Whether your goal is to maximise efficiencies or increase your organisation’s chances of tendering success, PASS will ensure you are equipped with the knowledge you need. Discover how you can Learn, Develop and Accomplish with PASS.

Supply2Gov

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Supply is the only service dedicated to providing all the business opportunities and support SMEs need in a single solution. Our unrivalled experience and research means no one is more qualified to help you FIND and WIN new business. Thanks to extensive partnerships, Supply offers the prospect of working with key public sector bodies and capital infrastructure projects.

Cyber Essentials

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Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed and industry-supported scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against the growing threat of cyber attacks and provides a clear statement of the basic controls organisations should have in place to protect them. Gaining Cyber Essentials certification enables organisations to showcase their credentials as trustworthy and secure when it comes to cyber security.

THE PROCUREMENT
EVENT OF THE YEAR.

12 MARCH 2020 - RDS DUBLIN

"The event promotes what we are trying to do, in terms of engagement with people that are interested in all areas of procurement."

"I’m always a believer in meeting people eye to eye, I think it adds a different dimension and there’s always something to be learned on both sides. These events bring that about and also show us where new areas are going to be coming."

"The ability to talk between companies and buyers on an informal basis about opportunities, from existing tenders and new pipelines, is very important."

"The growth and the opportunity in the Irish market is huge. Being an organisation that works across both providers and suppliers, the chance to meet with those people in one location is key."

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