David Shields

CEO, Value Match

David created Value Match over 10 years ago as a specialist procurement services and consultancy company. Previously, David has held senior positions in the cabinet office, HM treasury and recently as director of procurement, sustainability and social impact at NHS SBS. Through extensive experience in ensuring procurement aligns to an organisations strategy and purpose, David believes that procurement can play a pivotal role in mitigating climate change while delivery positive social vale impact and improving broader organisational outcomes.

Hall 7a

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Boardroom excellence in procurement: Ethics, strategy, and oversight

This workshop, designed for both trustees and senior leaders, will strengthen your oversight of procurement in line with DfE guidance. We'll explore the board’s critical role in making sure procurement decisions are transparent, fair, and aligned with the trust’s educational mission and public accountability. Join the panel in an exploration of ethical sourcing, supplier due diligence, risk management, and value for money. By the end of the session, you will be better equipped to ask the right questions, interpret procurement reports, and provide confident, ethical leadership in this vital area of school trust operations.

1 Workshop series three

Procurement 101 Round Table

Taking a strategic approach to procurement can have a significant positive impact on your trusts' finances and support improved operations. Creating the conditions for successful procurement practice often requires a new mindset and skillset, different tools and clear governance and oversight. If you are wondering how to start building a more strategic and impactful procurement function or grappling with barriers to transforming your trust's current procurement, join up to 24 other trust leaders for our round table discussion. Led by specialists from Value Match in a format that is part clinic, part open mic, this is an opportunity to share your questions and challenges and explore practical solutions. Please note this workshop requires advance registration and has a maximum capacity of 25 participants.