A two-week programme will bring together experts from across the local government sector to provide a snappy 20 minutes of insights at midday for two weeks in November.
Contract management Lunchables are short lunchtime webinars, running from 12pm to 12.30pm each weekday from 2 to 13 November. They are designed to help local government colleagues build their contract management knowledge.
Supported by Government Commercial Agency, the programme brings together experts from across the sector to share practical insights, examples and advice in focused 20-minute sessions.
The series covers a wide range of topics affecting procurement and contract management teams including in bite-size, manageable session – join the who series or just the subject that take your fancy.
What to expect
Short lunchtime sessions.
Practical advice from sector experts.
Updates on procurement reform and best practice.
Insights on contract management improvement.
Learning from councils and partners.
Topics including AI, LGR, data and market shaping.
Flexible attendance across the programme.
When you sign up, you will be registered for the full programme. You can attend as many sessions as you like.
Who should attend?
These sessions are aimed at local government and public sector colleagues involved in procurement, contract management and commercial improvement, including:
Senior leaders responsible for procurement or contracts.
Procurement and contract management professionals.
Commercial, commissioning and finance colleagues.
Officers involved in LGR or transformation.
Public sector partners supporting local government.
Natalia has an MSC in Public Sector Management, is an experienced facilitator working well with people; strategic thinker combined with operational delivery; wide range of experience at both corporate and operational level.
Davina Nandhra, an APM-qualified commercial Director, leads programmes that help councils strengthen capacity, capability and best practice.
Registration
In partnership with
Government Commercial Agency
FAQs
Common questions about registration, access, and what to expect.
Do I need to attend every session?
No. When you register, you will be added to the full programme, but you can attend as many sessions as you like.
Will the sessions be recorded?
No. These are live lunchtime sessions and recordings will not be shared afterwards. Please join the sessions live if you want to take part.
How will I receive the joining details?
Once you register, you will receive an email with the joining details for the programme. This should include the links you need to access the sessions.
Can I add the sessions to my calendar?
Yes. Your confirmation email should include the information you need to add the sessions to your calendar.
What should I do if I have technical issues?
Our sessions may be hosted on Microsoft Teams, Zoom or a similar platform. Please check your joining details in advance and make sure the relevant platform works on your computer before the session starts.
We recommend joining a few minutes early so you have time to resolve any issues.