NWUPC

Calling all Members!!!  We’re thrilled to announce our first 2 sessions for the NWUPC Annual Conference in June.

• Shaping the Commercial Future of Procurement in Higher Education
• See Kind: 5 Habits for Using the Power and Connection of Kindness at Work and Beyond

Opening the day for us we have Sarah Browning, Kindness Cheerleader and Inspiring Speaker of the Time for Kindness Programme, as our Opening Keynote for the NWUPC Annual Conference 2025! Sarah will take attendees on an uplifting journey with her talk:

“See Kind: 5 Habits for Using the Power and Connection of Kindness at Work and Beyond”

In this interactive and inspiring session, Sarah will explore:
·        What kindness really is—and where to find it
·        How kindness benefits individuals and organisations (backed by research!)
·        5 powerful habits to bring more kindness into your work and daily life
·        Get ready to share stories, spark connections, and feel the incredible energy of kindness in action!

We’re also delighted to welcome Gemma Waring Bidding and Procurement Expert, Senior Consultant at PASS Procurement, to the NWUPC Annual Conference 2025! Delegates can sign up for Gemma’s session on

“Shaping the Commercial Future of Procurement in Higher Education”

This is a must-attend session for procurement professionals looking to enhance their commercial impact and gain valuable insights! Focusing on:

·        The strategic value of frameworks in driving commercial success

·        Innovative approaches to leveraging frameworks for better outcomes

·        Practical negotiation techniques to maximise value

·        Peer discussions on sector-specific challenges

Conference Information

Date: Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Venue: University of Liverpool

Prepare for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and discovery in the vibrant city of Liverpool. Further workshop details and surprises will be revealed over the coming weeks —stay tuned!

FREE TO ATTEND for NWUPC Full and Associate Members – Join us for the main event at the North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Annual Conference 2025!