This event will bring together, for the first time in Ireland, a unique range of experts in the fields of public procurement and the social economy. The aim is to explore the potential uses of social clauses in public contracts and to encourage a discussion on the social benefits that can be achieved through targeted government spending. This will support capacity building with respect to tendering processes, in particular for those interested in promoting social enterprises that focus on creating employment opportunities for marginalized groups.

Derek Nolan TD, will open the event and speakers will include members from the Office for Government Procurement, the Strategic Investment Board, (NI), the NOW Project, (NI), and the 'Ready for Business' Organisation, (Scotland), and many more experts!

Together we will explore the procurement landscape in Ireland with a view to understanding how social enterprises could be supported to offer their services and bid for tenders.

The Conference report will be presented to Minister Brendan Howlin, TD, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform on 25th June 2015.

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