# Event Details - **Event Name**: SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: An in-person SUPC Council Meeting bringing members together for updates, discussion and networking around key procurement priorities.About this EventEVENT DETAILSDate: Thursday 2 July 2026Timings: Arrival and registration: 09:30 -10:30, Meeting: 10:30 – 15:30 (followed by social networking drinks from 15:30 – 16:30)Location: Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading RG6 6URJoin us for the upcoming SUPC Council Meeting, taking place in person on Thursday 2 July 2026 at the University of Reading.Why should you attend the SUPC Heads of Procurement Council meeting? Click to hear from our team and members: https://youtu.be/tCjPPBEW0yQ?si=Ehwdx93V7Dk1rYrkThis full-day event will bring together procurement professionals from across the SUPC membership to hear updates, discuss key developments and explore opportunities for collaboration in the year ahead. The agenda will cover a range of topics including strategic priorities, framework developments and membership updates plus a member showcase.In the afternoon, roundtable workshops will provide valuable insights and cover a range of issues within procurement activity.REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS*This meeting is for our community of SUPC Member Heads of Procurement only - you can appoint another senior member of your team to attend in your place if unavailable*Registrations close at 5pm on Friday 26 June 2026. Please 'REGISTER' above to secure your place. Joining instructions will be sent by email closer to the event.For assistance, please contact marketing@sums.ac.uk.Agenda?: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMArrival and Registration?: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AMWelcome and IntroductionHost: Rob Bloomer, SUPC Chair of Council ?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMSUPC morning session: SUPC updates and member showcaseHost: Gemma Payne, Director of SUPC?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMAOB/ Networking Lunch?: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PMSUPC afternoon session and workshops?: 03:20 PM - 03:30 PMFinish and Close?: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMSocial Networking (Drinks) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/supc-heads-of-procurement-council-meeting/100001988826061287 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-07-02T08:30:00Z - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Reading - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR - **lat**: 51.4406177 - **long**: -0.9470710999999999 - **full address**: Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/12b1e098b30cfc135cbe5110b2240c4fbc8e67bf0b5e59096d864066f35aa38e-rimg-w1200-h675-dc457665-gmir.jpg?v=1778838420 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting being held? - **A:** SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting takes place on Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 10:30 am to Thu, 02 Jul, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Meadow Suite, Park House, University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting? - **A:** SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting is organized by Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SUPC Heads of Procurement Council Meeting 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 Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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