Thursday 27 November 2025
The New
Procurement Act
Speakers:
Neil Thody
Candace Goad
Venue: Society Building Fitzrovia, 55 Whitfield St, London, W1T 4AH
Time: 7.45 - 10.15am
The Procurement Act marks a major shift in how public-sector projects are tendered, moving away from a “lowest price wins” approach toward greater emphasis on value, transparency, and accountability.
For contractors and consultants, these changes bring both challenges and opportunities. This session will examine how bids will now be assessed, how innovation and smarter delivery can strengthen your position, and what the new rules mean for those looking to secure work in the evolving public procurement landscape.
*Our Standard ticket cost is £30, with Sponsor and Student tickets offered at a reduced price.
Public Sector entry is free and should be booked directly via email.
**Booking directly with us is free of charge. Eventbrite bookings incur a small fee imposed by the Eventbrite services.
Speakers
Neil Thody
Orange Peel Consultancy
Neil is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and Chartered Procurement Professional (MCIPS) with over 30 years’ experience in public sector procurement, dispute resolution, and collaborative contracting. He has procured more than £30bn of projects across housing, healthcare, education, and infrastructure, and is a strong advocate of the ACA forms of contract (FAC-1, TAC-1, PPC2000). A CEDR and RICS-accredited Mediator, Adjudicator and Expert Witness, Neil specialises in conflict avoidance, strategic procurement reform, and building stronger client–contractor relationships.
Candace Goad
University of Greenwich
Candace Goad is the Associate Director of Procurement and Commercial Services at the University of Greenwich, where she leads procurement operations supporting the university’s estate and infrastructure strategies. With extensive experience across both public and private sectors, she has managed complex procurement environments including construction, property maintenance, and consultancy services. Candace is a Chartered Member of CIPS (MCIPS) and serves as a Committee Member of the CIPS Kent Branch, actively supporting professional development in the procurement community. She is also a Member of the LUPC Executive Committee, contributing to collaborative procurement across higher education institutions.