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12pm - 12.30pm
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As we all know, strength comes when we work together.
And that is why we’ve tried to create a hub where you can find, and share, information about events and groups that are going on in Wales.
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About our events series
Academic Opportunities
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Cabinet Office Webinars
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Cyd Show and Tells
As well as working with the community to develop Cyd, we also want to work in the open and share our progress with you. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about Cyd.
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Cyd User Testing Sessions
Our priority is to create a service that will be in line with what the community needs and wants. That is why we have a group of users from the commercial and procurement community in Wales who guide us as we develop our services.
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Cydrannu
This is a monthly knowledge sharing series, organised by Cyd, where we have inspirational speakers from Wales and beyond sharing their experiences.
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Lunch and Learn
In this series of events on the theme of net zero and decarbonisation, Welsh Government and wider partners share their insights and experiences.
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Procurex Cymru
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Welsh Government Commercial Delivery
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19 Mar
Lunch and Learn
27 Mar
The journey into 2025/26…. what lies ahead?
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
As the public sector contract management journey moves into a new financial year, this webinar […]
27 Mar
WRAP Cymru | An introduction to circular procurement
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
30 Apr
Contract management – it’s more than just the numbers
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
Whilst the management of the financial and delivery aspects of a contract is vital, effective […]
11 Mar
WRAP Cymru | An introduction to circular procurement
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
6 Mar
Think strategically! Managing strategic relationships
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
Preparing to engage with suppliers and stakeholders – particularly when there may well be some […]
5 Mar
WRAP Cymru | Lunch & Learn: Sustainable Procurement Strategies
12pm - 12.30pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
26 Feb
WRAP Cymru | Lunch & Learn: Sustainable Construction Procurement
12pm - 12.30pm
Online
20 Feb
WRAP Cymru | An introduction to circular procurement
12pm - 12.30pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
13 Feb
Team spirit! Building a team to get contract management right
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
The Department for Education’s Commercial Contract & Supplier Management Team provides expert support to their […]
12 Feb
WRAP Cymru | Lunch & Learn: Sustainable Procurement of Textiles and Furniture
12pm - 12.30pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
5 Feb
WRAP Cymru | An introduction to circular procurement
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
29 Jan
Cyd | The procurement Sandbox exercise is back and looking for volunteers.
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
We’re rolling out the procurement sandbox exercise we trialled last autumn, and we’re looking for […]
23 Jan
Opening the PFI toolbox – resources to help PFI contract managers tackle tricky tasks
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
Managing PFI contracts can be complicated and challenging. Delivering changes to requirements and preparing for […]
9 Jan
Rest assured! Contract assurance review
1pm
Online
Cabinet Office Webinars
How a contract assurance and service review has improved procurement; a topical case study within […]
10 Dec
Institute of Collaborative Relationships – Is trust really needed in collaborative relationships?
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Online
This free webinar from the will cover: What is trust and when do we need […]
3 Dec
Public Procurement: Conflicts of interest
10am - 11am
Online
This session will examine the topical area of conflicts of interest in procurements.
28 Nov
Procuring Innovation from Start ups and Niche Suppliers
9am - 11am
Sbarc/Spark, Cardiff
CIPS
Join us at Cardiff University’s Innovation campus, sbarc building to hear from two commercial leads […]
15 Oct
Procurement challenges and remedies
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
10 Oct
#Learning | The external pressures on contract tiering and contract management
1PM
Online
The impact of external pressures & influences, and the current political arena, on contract tiering […]
3 Oct
Public Procurement: contract templates in the government sector
11am - 12pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
This session will provide an overview of some of the key contract templates, when, and how you should use them.
17 Sep
Contract Management
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
12 Sep
#Learning | Developing your contract management career for success
1pm
Online
Developing your career within government and public sector contract management? Sign up for the essentials, […]
2 Jul
#Learning | Trust me, I’m a contract manager!
1pm
Online
Trust is an important concept. This webinar looks at the principles of collaborative contracting, with […]
2 Jul
The Procurement Act 2023 – Conducting a lawful evaluation
11am - 12pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
This webinar will provide early practical guidance on how to conduct lawful evaluation of bids.
27 Jun
Putting green procurement at the centre of public services | How Lithuania did it
Cydrannu
Did you know that Wales and Lithuania share several historical, cultural and socio-economic similarities, including […]
20 Jun
#Learning | Go on green
1pm
Online
A session looking at the extent to which environmental issues are, or rather aren’t but […]
19 Jun
USW Short Courses: Building Better Business Cases
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
All change initiatives, whether large or small, have to be justified especially when they involve […]
18 Jun
Award Stage
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
4 Jun
The Procurement Act 2023 – Framework Agreement and Dynamic Purchasing Systems
11am - 12am
Online
This session will provide early practical guidance on how to set up and operate frameworks and purchasing systems.
21 May
Conducting the process
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
16 May
#Learning | The fundamentals of contract management
1pm
Online
A new webinar to introduce the basic principles of managing public sector contracts – Ideal […]
9 May
Grant or Contract?
11am - 12am
Online
Lunch and Learn
In this session, we will review the main differences between a grant and a public sector contract.
8 May
Panel Session | Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Procurement
1pm - 2pm
Online
Cydrannu
Curious about the future of recruitment and retention within public procurement teams? Our hour-long panel […]
2 May
Improve Objectivity in Qualitative Evaluation
1pm - 2pm
Online
Cydrannu
The third session in our shared learning programme, delivered by the team from Commerce Decisions […]
30 Apr
Direct Awards
1pm - 2pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
In this webinar, we will review the current approach to authorities making direct awards without advertising the contract.
25 Apr
EVENT | This year’s Contract Management Conference is now OPEN for booking.
9:30
Online
Held by the Contract Management Capability Programme, this annual conference will appeal to contract managers […]
25 Apr
Procurement challenges
1pm - 2pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
What do contracting authorities need to know about procurement challenges under the current regime, and once the Procurement Act 2023 takes effect?
23 Apr
USW Short Courses: Growth Mindset
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
“The hand you are dealt with is just the starting point for development” Carol Dweck (Author […]
23 Apr
Introduction to the Procurement Act 2023
11am - 12am
Online
Lunch and Learn
Covering the key things you need to know, the opportunities that could come, and more info on the resources required to drive the cultural change needed.
18 Apr
Value for Money
1pm - 2pm
Online
Cydrannu
The second session in our shared learning programme, delivered by the team from Commerce Decisions […]
16 Apr
The Selection Stage
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
11 Apr
Effective Criteria Writing
1pm - 2pm
Online
Cydrannu
The first session in our shared learning programme, delivered by the team from Commerce Decisions […]
19 Mar
USW Short Courses: Management of Risk
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Management of Risk is at the heart of good governance. In recent years we have […]
19 Mar
Delivering Socially Responsible Procurement
10am - 11.30am
Online
CIPS
The public procurement landscape in Wales is changing. The reforms being proposed will drive behavioural […]
19 Mar
The Pre-Procurement Stage
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Another session in the procurement insight series, from Pinsent Masons.
14 Mar
Modifying contracts
1pm - 2pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Changes to contracts during their term is one of the areas in which procurement law advice is most frequently sought. The Procurement Act 2023 makes some changes in this important area, but to what extent?
12 Mar
#Learning | Managing contracts… we want you to succeed!
1pm
Online
Success breeds success. It’s no different within contract management. In this session we look at […]
29 Feb
Show and Tell – 29 February 2024
Cyd Show and Tells
On 29 February 2024 we held our project Show and Tell. The recording is now […]
26 Feb
#Learning | Social Value in Construction… Work Smarter not Harder
12pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Procure Partnerships Framework invites you to a lunch and learn session focussing on practical social […]
22 Feb
Key rules applicable to evaluation, moderation and award in the context of a procurement process
1pm
Online
Offering practical guidance and suggesting best practices in relation to evaluation, moderation and award, this […]
15 Feb
#Learning | The rocky path to effective contract management
1pm
Online
More about the skills and expertise needed to navigate the rocky path to contract management […]
15 Feb
USW Short Courses: Creating and Leading High-Performing Teams
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Teams are the building block in most, if not all, workplaces. How teams behave, construct […]
8 Feb
#Learning | Future proofing your business recruitment and retention
9:30
Online
Join us for an interactive session where we will discuss the key challenges that businesses […]
8 Feb
#Learning | Inflationary risks and ESG considerations in a post-pandemic world
4:30pm
Online
A seminar series exploring recent developments in construction law where we offer practical tips and […]
31 Jan
#Learning | An introduction to whole-life costing
12pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
WRAP Cymru would like to invite you to a webinar on an introduction to whole […]
31 Jan
#Learning | Contract management and AI – Making it real
1pm
Online
AI & ChatGPT within public sector contract management – an emerging trend, but still many […]
25 Jan
Show and Tell – 25 January 2024
Cyd Show and Tells
On 25 January 2024 we held our project Show and Tell. The recording is now […]
16 Jan
USW Short Courses: Systems Thinking
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Join us for a 1 hour learning lunch as we delve into the fascinating world […]
8 Jan
USW Short Courses: Principles of Agile
12pm - 1pm
Online
Lunch and Learn
Are your projects difficult to deliver because of constant change? Are your customers tired of […]
12 Dec
How did you let it happen?
1pm
Cabinet Office Webinars
Managing supplier failure, contingencies, and disaster recovery – what happens when smaller suppliers fail to […]
30 Nov
Show and Tell – 30 November 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
On 30 November 2023 we held our project Show and Tell. The recording is now […]
23 Nov
Show me the money!
1pm
Cabinet Office Webinars
The internal and external influences on managing contract finances – with an eye on how […]
16 Nov
Delivering wellbeing impact for people and planet – Cydrannu Session – 16 November 2023
Cydrannu
Our next webinar in the series took place on Thursday November 16 2023 from 14:00 […]
8 Nov
Procurex Cymru
8.30am - 4pm
Utilita Arena Cardiff
Procurex Cymru
Procurex Wales is just around the corner, bringing together the best of procurement!
7 Nov
Driving a hard bargain – Skills to help you get contract negotiation right
1pm
Cabinet Office Webinars
This session will highlight the skills you need to bring to the fore to help […]
25 Oct
IT Products and Services(III) Pre-Tender Supplier Engagement Event
1pm - 2pm
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery are holding a pre-tender engagement event to inform suppliers on what is included within the IT products and services tender.
25 Oct
IT Products and Services(III) Customer Engagement Event
11am - 12pm
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery
Welsh Government Commercial Delivery are holding a customer engagement session to share plans for the new IT products and services (iii) framework.
19 Oct
How procurement in Wales can deliver wellbeing impact, today and for future generations – Cydrannu Session – 19 October 2023
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Cydrannu
Jonathan Tench and Alice Horn from the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales join us to share their reflections on the event they held recently, in collaboration with Cwmpas.
19 Oct
Contract management… art or science?
1pm
Cabinet Office Webinars
The challenges of managing contracts within the local authority sector, and ‘compare & contrast’ with […]
19 Oct
NEC and the Journey to Net Zero
8am - 10am
Glamorgan Building (Cardiff University)
CIPS
The race for achieving net zero is high on everyone’s agenda, especially those working in procurement.
5 Oct
CPD & contract management
1pm
Cabinet Office Webinars
Workplace learning & practices, and the influence of technology. With Amanda Rosewarne, CPD Standards Office
28 Sep
Show and Tell – 28 September 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
On 28 September 2023 we held our project Show and Tell. The recording is now available.
26 Sep
Information hub for procurement professionals in Wales – Cydrannu Session – 26 September 2023
1pm
Cydrannu
Cydrannu’s knowledge sharing webinar took place at 1pm – 2pm on 26 September, the video is available below.
27 Jul
19 Jul
User testing sessions
2pm – 3pm
Online
Cyd User Testing Sessions
Our user testing groups help us to test ideas as we develop Cyd services.
5 Jul
Lyreco Goodness
Lunch and Learn
In this session we heard from Lyreco, sole supplier of Welsh Government’s Stationery & Copier Paper framework, about their sustainability strategy and how an international organisation supports the Welsh public sector achieve the objectives of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
29 Jun
Show and Tell – 29 June 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in June and our future plans.
28 Jun
Supporting Net Zero through Procurement: Carbon Reduction Reporting (CRP)
Lunch and Learn
In this session, we were joined by colleagues from the Cabinet Office, Welsh Government and Crown Commercial Service for an introduction to CRPs.
21 Jun
Applying the Procurement: Sustainable Risk Assessment (P-SRA)
Lunch and Learn
In this session, Brendan Burke from the Welsh Government’s policy team shared an overview of the Procurement Sustainable Risk Assessment (P-SRA).
14 Jun
How can technology help us reach net zero – Cydrannu session – 14th June 2023
Cydrannu
For the June Cydrannu session Centerprise and Cory Hughes from the Cyd delivery team joined us to discussed ‘How technology can help us reach net zero’.
8 Jun
Addressing Scope 3 Procurement and Supply Chain Emissions for Improved Reporting and Carbon Reduction
Lunch and Learn
In this Lunch and Learn we were joined by several excellent speakers from across the Welsh public sector, including the Welsh Government’s Decarbonisation and Energy Service, Welsh Local Government Association, Cyd and Natural Resource Wales
25 May
Show and Tell – 25 May 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in May and our future plans.
18 May
How do you create smart sustainable cities through public procurement?
Cydrannu
For the May Cydrannu session we were joined by ITU to discuss their new procurement guidelines for smart sustainable cities.
20 Apr
Practical tools that support green public procurement
Cydrannu
In this Cydrannu session, we looked at practical tools that support green public procurement.
30 Mar
Show and Tell – 30 March 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in March and our future plans.
23 Mar
International Good Practice – Cydrannu session – 23rd March 2023
Cydrannu
In our first Cydrannu session, we looked at international good practice in procurement and commercial approaches.
2 Mar
Show and Tell – 2 March 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in February and our future plans.
26 Jan
Show and Tell – 26 January 2023
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in January and our future plans.
20 Dec
Show and Tell – 20 December 2022
Cyd Show and Tells
In this Show and Tell, we shared the work of the project team in December and our future plans.