Siobhan Cafferty
Social Enterprise Project Manager, Irish Prison Service / Glasnevin
Office of Government Procurement Pavilion
The Office of Government Procurement Pavilion provides a unique opportunity for buyers and existing as well as aspiring framework suppliers to engage with those developing policy and creating both national and sectoral framework contracts.
This is a fantastic opportunity for buyers and suppliers to understand what frameworks are available to join and buy from.
Product Showcase Exhibition
The Product Showcase offers visitors the chance to meet with innovative suppliers looking to work with the government sector, allowing you the chance to look at approaches your organisation could take to achieve your efficiency savings.
Sectors exhibiting at this event include central government, local authorities, health, education and much more.
- Discover exciting new products, innovative services and efficient and adaptable suppliers
- Discover new technologies to help you save time
- Develop new partnerships
- Network with cutting-edge solutions providers
Procurement Support & Insight Zone
Whether you are a buyer or a supplier, there’s lots to talk about at the Procurement Support and Insight Zone.
For the private sector, we can help you understand your organisation’s challenges and identify how ready your business is to work within the public sector. We can also show you the best and easiest way to find relevant opportunities.
If you’re a buyer and want to upskill yourself and/or your team, then our procurement experts can support your journey with expert training and consultancy.
On stand, find out how to:
Identify opportunities – Talk to our Supply2Gov Ireland tender alerts team to find out how you can start working with the Irish and UK public sector as well as how to gain access to Supply2Gov’s contract notice database – Ireland and the UK’s largest, housing even more contracts than the national government portals. Pick up some complimentary guides on stand and much more.
Improve your win rate – PASS provides expert procurement training and support for both public and private sector organisations. Whether your goal is to maximise efficiencies or increase your 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 at our Market Support & Engagement Zone.
Keynote Arena
Procurex Ireland will feature a Keynote Arena bringing together policy makers and thought leaders to present their views on the current and future landscape of public sector procurement within Ireland.
Hear from leading experts who will discuss the latest policies which are impacting on the roles of purchasing and commissioning staff within the public sector.
Agenda
Welcome from the Meeting Chair
Minister's Opening Address
Patrick O’Donovan TD
Minister of State at the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and ReformOpening Keynote Address
Paul Quinn
Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Government Procurement – Department of Public Expenditure & ReformThe Impact of Social Value across Ireland
Andrew Forde
Head of Rural Strategy and Social Enterprises, Department of Rural & Community DevelopmentBrexit - what does this mean for public procurement
Paul McMahon
Solicitor, McMahon LegalPatrick O’Donovan TD
Minister of State at the Departments of Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform
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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