# Event Details - **Event Name**: Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our half day summit: Transforming regional procurement in delivering social value for women and children in poverty.About this EventWest of England Women's Commission Social Value Summit:Transforming regional procurement in delivering social value for women and children in poverty.We recognise the challenges faced by professionals in social value and procurement in ensuring their work delivers meaningful benefit to the groups that need support.This summit invites key leaders and stakeholders from across regional procurement and social value to come together. It aims to help you build connections and create actions and commitments to build frameworks and partnerships to deliver lasting, impactful social value strengthening the focus on fair work and opportunities for low-paid or unemployed women.We will have a particular focus on identifying actionable steps for all participants to create lasting collaboration among key institutions, public bodies and organisations.Our summit speakers:Sue Cohen and Diane Bunyan - Co Chairs, West of England Women's Commission, Economy Task GroupDr Ruth Badru, Associate Professor in Economics, University of BristolSarah Lambshead, Associate Director for Social ValueMarie Spour, Head of Procurement and Contract Management, West of England Mayoral Combined AuthorityIn addition to our opening speakers, regional partners from key organisations across the West of England will share cross-sectoral knowledge at round tables between those commissioning and procuring services, those who are potential bidders and community representatives who further social value.We plan for each table to engage with specified targets in WECA’s Regional Growth Strategy and Tackling Child Poverty Strategy as the starting point for ensuring that the needs of low-income women and women and children in poverty are addressed in procurement decisions, to help you and your colleagues to deliver your social value commitments.We welcome leaders and stakeholders from key organisations at the event including:Procurement and/or contracts management leaders and stakeholdersCommunity, Social Value, ESG, and Diversity and Inclusion leaders and stakeholdersAcademics with expertise in social value, women's economics, or procurementEvent Details:Date: 1st July 2025Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM with drinks provided (speakers start at 9.45am)Location: Triodos Foundation, St Georges Road, Bristol, BS1 5BEPaid parking available close to venue: College Street Short Stay Car park, St George's Rd, Bristol BS1 5UULevel access into the building, we are happy to support any access requirements, please let the organisers know in advance how we can support youPlease book your ticket in order to secure your space at the event - get in touch with any questions: hello@westofenglandwomen.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/social-value-summit-transforming-regional-procurement-for-women/100001990560847078 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Saint George's Road - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Saint George's Road - **lat**: 51.4517515 - **long**: -2.6040602 - **full address**: Saint George's Road, Saint George's Road, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/76a47afc18057581f599365f99cb07e3fbe8e8f25975c0e9d81b6906cf8eb7dc-rimg-w769-h417-dcd5eba3-gmir.jpg?v=1780233578 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women being held? - **A:** Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women takes place on Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 01 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Saint George's Road, Saint George's Road, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women? - **A:** Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women? - **A:** Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women is organized by West of England Women's Commission. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Social Value Summit: Transforming Regional Procurement for Women is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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