Join NOE CPC for CPC Connect, a member-focused event designed to share practical insight, highlight current procurement developments, and create opportunities for active networking across our member community.

This interactive session will bring together NHS procurement colleagues, expert speakers and NOE CPC framework leads to explore key themes including NHS procurement updates, legal considerations, AI in practice, supplier insight and the future direction of CPC Connect.

• Hear the latest NOE CPC updates and understand what they mean for members.
• Learn from trust case studies and practical examples from across the NHS.
• Gain insight into national procurement developments, including updates from NHS England Central Commercial Function.
• Explore current legal and AI-related topics through expert-led presentations and interactive discussion.
• Connect with peers, share challenges, and identify opportunities to collaborate.
• Visit the framework marketplace to speak directly with NOE CPC colleagues and explore where frameworks can deliver value for your organisation.

Speakers and sessions include*

• Steve Sercombe – NOE CPC update.
• Fiona Hilton, NHS England Central Commercial Function – update on what is changing and what members need to know.
• Judy Baker, Ward Hadaway LLP – legal update covering the AI legal landscape, key risks, and discussion scenarios.
• Ian Willis, Humber and North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative – case studies on AI in practice.
• Chris Whitlock – “The Human AI: Prompting Better Prompts” workshop.
• Lorna Ingwell, Head of Research at Tussell – supplier-led session exploring market shifts, innovation, risk, and member discussion.

NOE CPC members are encouraged to attend to share ideas, build connections and take away practical insight that can support procurement activity within your organisations.

* subject to confirmation.