Unlocking Environmental Sustainability & Social Value Through Procurement

Position your business to succeed in a more socially conscious procurement landscape

A Telford Sustainability & Energy Cluster Event

Please note - this event is targeted at businesses based in the borough of Telford & Wrekin

The Telford Sustainability and Energy Cluster, TSEC, supported by Telford & Wrekin Council, is delighted to bring you to an event taking place on the 27^th February designed to help local businesses understand and leverage the opportunities emerging from the Procurement Act and the growing focus on environmental sustainability and social value in supply chains.

This event is open to all businesses across Telford and Wrekin, regardless of size or sector. Any organisation looking to sell business to business (B2B) needs to mark this event in their calendar.

Why Attend?

Buyers are increasingly prioritising suppliers who can demonstrate strong environmental performance, social impact, and community value. This event will give you:

• Practical insights into how your business can contribute to Environmental Sustainability and Social Value

  From local supply chain engagement to sustainability actions and community benefit initiatives.

• Clear guidance on what the Procurement Act means for suppliers

  How it will shape future tenders and what evaluators are looking for.

• Real-world case studies from local exemplars

  Hear examples of businesses already delivering outstanding social and environmental value in Telford & Wrekin.

• Direct access to responsible procurement & social impact experts

Including:

• Gary Stephens, Managing Director, GBS Procure Ltd – sharing insights on navigating procurement and embedding environmental sustainability & social value
• Emma Cantillion, Shropshire Good Food Partnership – showcasing how sustainable, locally-driven initiatives create measurable community benefits.
• A Procurement Director from the NHS – offering key learnings from one of the country’s largest public sector buyers, including what they expect from suppliers in 2026 and beyond and how businesses competing for any competitive B2B tenders can learn from their experience.
• A local business exemplar – showcasing their contribution to environmental sustainability

Who Should Attend?

• Businesses seeking to strengthen Environmental, Social, and Governance, ESG and Social Value credentials
• Any business looking to win more B2B contracts
• Procurement, sustainability, operations, and leadership teams
• Organisations wanting to learn from peers and grow local connections

Be Part of Telford’s Sustainable Future

This event is an opportunity to understand what’s coming, learn best practice, and position your business to succeed in a more socially conscious procurement landscape—all whilst helping strengthen the Borough where we work and live.