The TOMs (Themes, Outcomes and Measures) system for Wales provides a consistent way to drive, evaluate, capture social value in procurement.

The session will highlight the newly developed TOMs system for Wales, offering practical guidance on how it can be accessed and deployed to drive socially responsible procurement.

From our beautiful valleys and their historic mining houses to the flats in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, no two homes are the same. This panel discussion will highlight some of the challenges in retrofitting homes across Wales, share some success stories, some things that didn’t go as well, and future think around how we work together to make every house warm and safe for its residents.

Experts from across sectors discuss how Wales’ net zero ambitions are being translated into real procurement actions. This panel explores supplier engagement, contract requirements, and collaborative approaches to decarbonising supply chains.

In this session, Tata Steel will share how its transformative investment in Port Talbot is embedding sustainability at the heart of its operations. From advancing low-carbon steel production to supporting green energy infrastructure and fostering local supply chain opportunities, this case study will demonstrate how strategic investment can deliver long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits.

Fleet decarbonisation is key to public sector sustainability targets. This session examines an end-to-end electric vehicle fleet transition, covering planning, infrastructure, funding, and procurement challenges.

Frameworks can be powerful tools for delivering social value, but success requires clear planning and measurable outcomes. This session shares practical approaches to embedding social value into framework agreements.

Sustainability shouldn’t stop at contract award. This session explores how to embed green principles from tender development through to contract management, ensuring environmental commitments are delivered in practice.

An informative session covering how to ensure ECI early involvement and delivery through procurement; the mechanics of tendering; and specialisms and localism.