The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is the Trade Association for the safety industry and acts as a leading voice for the sector. Set up in 1994 the Federation has some 400 members representing the complete supply chain including manufacturers, importers and distributors of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety products, through to test houses, certification bodies and specialist safety service providers. BSIF work closely with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Trading Standards with whom we have a Primary Authority partnership. BSIF are the UK’s leading association for the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation 2016/425 and provide guidance for PPE compliance, working closely with Regulators, we are active across a range of Government departments. Our close relationship and influence with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) continues to develop our access to the appropriate agencies which allows us to be at the forefront on legislation and policy in the post-Brexit era. We actively support our member organisations through a variety of means and have their collective interests at the heart of what we do. Whether we are promoting industry guidance or bringing together stakeholders, the BSIF’s mantra is always ‘to support all those keeping people safe and healthy at work” whilst re-affirming the message that Health & Safety is a positive force for good’. Through the Registered Safety Supplier Scheme (RSSS), BSIF is helping to improve standards in the UK market by ensuring our members adhere to relevant regulation. The scheme seeks to improve the quality of product and the capability of suppliers, keeping users and buyers up to date, while promoting the merits of using RSSS members to source PPE and safety products.

At Browne Jacobson, we are thought leaders providing world-class advice on current and complex matters of government. Our years of expertise in business and society give us a unique insight into both public and private bodies. This — and our ability to forge strong relationships with governmental organisations — puts us at the centre of public sector modernisation; while our market-leading work in organisational change, the drive to carbon neutrality, digital transformation, regeneration and more, puts us at the forefront of society’s biggest issues. Our specialisms include: Regeneration, procurement, subsidy control, organisational change including devolution and Integrated Care Systems, environmental, health and safety, planning, employers’ liability and public liability.

Supporting our live events, Cabinet Office is the government driver of the Procurement Reform Bill and a catalyst for change across the public sector supply chain.

Charis Grants Ltd, is the UK’s leading administrator of hardship grants and funds. Facilitating the distribution of funds and grants by energy companies, charities, housing associations and the Citizens Advice Bureau, we ensure financial support and goods are sent directly out to the community for people with hardship– fast.

Every buying decision you make has the power to help the UK’s public sector perform more efficiently and cost effectively. As the UK’s largest public procurement organisation, we’re experts in delivering social and economic value, so that we can help you make smarter buying decisions.

Trusted by thousands of buyers across the UK public sector, Delta eSourcing helps organisations manage their procurement activity effectively and compliantly.

We take a smarter approach to the procurement services our businesses offer. With over 20 years’ experience we understand our customers and suppliers which enables us to be the vital link connecting them. Based in Greater Manchester, we operate nationally, offering organisations support with everything from catering to printing to legal services procurement.

Fusion21 is a social enterprise specialising in efficient and impactful public sector procurement through a framework approach that has social value running through everything we do. As a member, you’ll experience results-led solutions and transformative support for your community. We work with like-minded public sector organisations, partners, and suppliers to build up communities and motivate sustainable change where it’s needed most. Our team of procurement and social value specialists is driven by a passion to make a difference. Consequently, our members benefit from our specialist knowledge and determination to help you procure more efficiently and meaningfully.

NWUPC collaborates with its full members consisting of 24 Universities within the North-West to promote responsible procurement. NWUPC establishes compliant framework agreements which our members access to buy goods and services. We are one of eight UK Higher Education purchasing consortia working collaboratively under the UK Universities Purchasing Consortia (UKUPC).

PASS is the default option for buyers and suppliers who need to understand changes in public procurement procedures – and how these will affect their practices, processes and relationships.

At Procurement Hub our aim is to make the procurement process as simple as possible. We offer a number of free-to-join procurement solutions that bring together top suppliers from national to SME covering all your business requirements. Whether you’re looking for consultants, contractors or suppliers our solutions offer the very best in procurement. With a range of innovative and flexible frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems, we can help you get projects off the ground, and reduce the time and hassle involved in finding high quality suppliers. Our Giving Back initiative and social purpose is at the forefront of our business. Any surplus we generate is reinvested into social housing, social value, and charitable projects.

Telltale Research is a values-led research and strategy consultancy. We specialise in gathering public opinion using a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and generating insights that guide our clients' strategic decision making. In among other clients, we have worked with: - The Prince's Trust to understand the barriers and needs of young people to inform their 5-year strategy - 100% Digital Leeds to support the needs of councils' digital inclusion programmes with a digital inclusion toolkit website - The Royal Institution to combat misinformation by understanding why people believe in pseudoscience and generating influential videos - Greater London Authority to evaluate a social impact project in East London - Panasonic to understand the public's appetite for environmentally friendly products - Cumbria County Council and Haringey Council to improve the usability of their websites To learn more about us, our work and to access free resources visit our website: www.telltaleresearch.com

The 55 Group leads the way in software that transforms the traditional approach to procurement, construction and the management of the built environment. By bringing together extraordinary talent and expertise, we ensure our clients always get extraordinary value.

We’re your business advisers as well as your lawyers, working in step with you to protect your interests today and progress your ambitions for tomorrow. With local, national and international reach, we draw on our diverse expertise to find solutions and look ahead to create new opportunities. In an unpredictable world, your business adapts and evolves to succeed, and so do we. Bringing together our expertise with efficient processes and integrated technology, we’ll anticipate change to keep you ahead of your challenges. Whether it’s building relationships or the sustainability of our actions, we think long term – working with you to put people, communities and the environment at the forefront. Your success is our responsibility. No half measures, part of your team and with you every step of the way.

Virtualstock is a leading SaaS technology company that provides a marketplace platform in the health sector. Virtualstock has launched Framespan, a central directory of all NHS frameworks. Framespan gives one view of all the frameworks in the market, saving procurement professionals time searching for the correct procurement pathway.

Worksolv is your go-to property maintenance partner and we’re ready to respond to your commercial and residential property maintenance needs. From our location in Manchester, we operate across an area that stretches from the Midlands to the Scottish Borders. Maintaining your premises professionally and safely is our number one priority and it’s why we’re committed to providing a cost-effective first fix culture on reactive repairs. Whether you require a reactive call-out service or you’re looking to undertake extensive maintenance works, our team of vetted, fully qualified and highly experienced engineers provide a wide range of services such as plumbing, electrical, roofing, joinery plus more. To learn more contact us on 03332417680 or email info@worksolvltd.co.uk.

As your trusted buying partner, we’re here to help the public sector achieve the best possible value when buying products and services. Our team of procurement specialists are dedicated to providing great support as well as meeting your changing needs for greater flexibility, innovation, and sustainability. Being publicly owned by 13-member local authorities means all our profits go back to the public sector.