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constellia customer summit 2025
Join us in London for our very FIRST Constellia Customer Summit
Event Details:
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Images of highlights from Constellia’s first-ever Customer Summit, held on 22–23 January in London.
about the event
This year’s theme, ‘Making It Happen’, recognises the critical role that procurement plays in driving positive change in public services. Join us for two days dedicated to collaboration and innovation among clients, suppliers, and partners.
Key Highlights Include:
high profile speakers | networking | celebrate excellence
Keynote Speakers
Day 1
Peter Smith
Day 2
Nick Ferrari
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Browse our programme below. All sessions will take place in Hall Two with networking breaks in the Battlebridge Room.
day 1
10:00 – 10:30
Registration, Exhibition & Networking
Time to collect your conference pass, as well as a chance to meet with fellow attendees over coffee and breakfast. Explore the Summit exhibition and meet with Constellia suppliers to learn more about the solutions they offer.
10:30 – 10:45
Welcome & Introduction
Welcome to Constellia Customer Summit 2025: A welcome address from Rob Levene, CEO, Constellia.
10:45 – 11:15
Keynote: Driving Impact and Value in Public Procurement
Speaker:
Peter will discuss what ‘impact’, ‘value’ and ‘efficiency’ really mean in the context of public procurement, with particular focus on the professional services category. He will address key issues including stakeholder management, the government’s efficiency objectives, supplier management, and the challenges and opportunities arising from the new Procurement Act.
11:15 – 12:00
Case Study Showcasing: Creating Value
Real-life examples of successful procurement strategies that have delivered value for money (VFM) through outcomes, savings or increased efficiencies.
Finalists:
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
13:00 – 13:45
Category-Specific Spend Breakouts: Collaboration in Action
Spend Category Groups:
Engage in an open and collaborative discussion, enabling you to share insights, challenges, and strategies related to your chosen spend categories.
13:45 – 14:30
Panel Session: Taking Social Value from Good to Great – Driving Impact through SMEs
Speakers:
Discover how to turn Social Value commitments into lasting, sustainable impact. This session will explore the vital role of SMEs and VCSEs, the importance of collaboration, and practical strategies to embed Social Value into contracts that drive meaningful change across sectors.
Session Highlights:
14:30 – 15:15
Case Study Showcasing: Social Value in Action
Real-life examples of how organisations are delivering Social Value impact through strategies or projects delivered.
Finalists:
15:15- 15:45
Coffee Break & Networking
15:45 – 16:15
Session: Bridging Policy and Category Strategy – Turning Vision into Impact
Speaker:
Join Michael Culshaw, Director of Pro Commercial Solutions, as he uncovers the essential steps to making procurement policies effective. Gain practical skills and insights to bring these policies to life within your organisation, ensuring they drive real impact and align with strategic goals.
Session Highlights:
16:15 – 17:00
Case Study Showcasing: Category Control
Hear from clients who have executed standout category control strategies—what worked, what didn’t and lessons learnt.
Finalists:
17:00 – 18:00
Day 1 Highlights: Awards, Networking, and Evening Entertainment
Celebrate the highlights of Day 1 with a showcase of top case studies as we announce the ‘Making It Happen’ award winners, as voted by you. Conclude the day on a high note with a glimpse of what’s to come on Day 2, followed by an opportunity to unwind and network with your peers.
Special Guests:
Enjoy an uplifting string performance from Black Lives in Music. Hear from talented artists about how they’re uniting organisations and musicians to create a more inclusive and diverse music industry.
Browse our programme below. All sessions will take place in Hall Two with networking breaks in the Battlebridge Room.
day 2
09:30 – 10:00
Registration, Exhibition and Networking
Collect your conference pass and take a moment to connect with fellow attendees over coffee and breakfast. Explore the Summit exhibition and meet with Constellia suppliers to learn more about the solutions they offer.
10:00 – 10:15
Welcome & Introduction
A warm welcome and introduction from Kieran Sullivan, Managing Director of Constellia, as we kick off Day 2 of the Constellia Customer Summit.
10:15 – 10:55
Session: Legal Clarity on the Neutral Vendor Model and Dynamic Purchasing Systems
Speakers:
Led by Weightmans, a leading UK and award-winning legal firm, this session provides actionable insights to refine procurement practices, optimise supplier networks, and ensure compliance under the new regulations. Legal experts will guide you through the legal framework of the Neutral Vendor Model and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and how these tools can be leveraged to navigate the evolving procurement landscape.
Key Highlights:
10:55 – 11:25
Coffee Break & Networking
11:25 – 12:15
Supplier Innovation Showcase: Dragon’s Den
Constellia suppliers compete to pitch their most innovative solutions in a “Dragon’s Den” style format. Attendees act as judges, casting votes for the top presentation, with the winning supplier receiving a donation to their charity of choice.
Finalists:
Join us to see how these suppliers drive innovation in the public sector. From machine-learning legal spend management platforms to data governance solutions, housing crisis technology innovations, and the world’s first cyber kill switch, the showcase promises to inspire.
12:15 – 12:30
Meet Spread a Smile: Featuring Judge the Poet
Learn about Spread a Smile, Constellia’s charity partner, and the amazing work they do, dedicated to bringing smiles to seriously ill children across NHS Trusts. In this interactive session, the audience will have the chance to shout out suggestions that Judge the Poet will instantly transform into rhyming, engaging poems. Whether funny or serious, his spontaneous performances add a creative and light-hearted touch that will be the highlight of your day. Learn more about Judge the Poet’s work with Spread a Smile here.
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch, Exhibition and Networking
Connect with peers and engage with Constellia suppliers to learn more about the solutions they offer.
13:30 – 14:00
Session: Procurement Being the Enablers of change
Speaker:
Join Jonathan Edwards, Category Director for Healthcare at North West London Procurement Services (NWLPS), as he shares key lessons from the award-winning Stronger Together transformation programme. This centralised procurement initiative successfully unified procurement across multiple NHS Trusts and delivered millions in savings. Jonathan will demonstrate how adopting Category Management can drive positive change, enhance collaboration, and deliver impactful results in complex healthcare systems.
Key Highlights:
14:00 – 14:30
Keynote: Behind the Scenes from Blair to Boris and Everything in Between
Speaker:
Join Nick Ferrari, multi-award-winning host and broadcaster of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC and former Editor for The Sun, Daily Mirror and Sky News, for an unforgettable keynote.
Nick will delve into the highlights of his career and his most memorable interviews with the rich and famous. In addition, he will also share his views on what the media are expecting in 2025 in the UK under a new government and the impact of President Trump.
From Blair to Boris and everything in between, Nick has interviewed them all…
This is a brilliant opportunity to find out what really happens between those on-air and off-air moments with Nick’s guests. It also gives the Constellia community a chance to ask the questions listeners really want to know in an exclusive Q&A session.
14:30 – 14:45
Closing Remarks
Thank you and closing remarks from Kieran Sullivan. A wrap-up of the two days reflecting on the key takeaways from the summit and next steps for continued collaboration and innovation.
14:45 – 14:45
End of Event
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