The event will feature speakers tackling significant fleet and plant procurement challenges the public sector faces. An assortment of leading suppliers appointed to TPPL solutions will come together in the morning during the exhibition to showcase their latest technology, all within the impressive JCB global headquarters in Rocester. During the afternoon, the event will include live vehicle and equipment demonstrations by manufacturers and suppliers at the JCB Amphitheatre and static displays in the JCB Kevin Quarry. Delegates can finish the event by visiting ‘The story of JCB’ Museum!

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07:00 – 08:30   

Exhibitor set up

08:30 – 09:25   

Coffee, tea, networking and exhibition viewing

09:25 – 09:30

Welcome from events moderator (TBC)

09:30 – 09:50

Overview of JCB’s Government & Municipalities Division: Supporting Local Authorities Nationwide

·       Discover sustainable machinery tailored for public sector needs.

·       Find out about JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine.

·       Witness the latest case studies, and public sector success stories about collaborative innovation.

Alex McFie-Hyland, UK Government & Municipalities Manager, JCB

09:50 – 10:00

Fleet procurement for the public sector – joining the dots

 • Discover the story behind TPPL over its 20-year history and how it’s evolved to become a leading provider of public sector procurement services. 

 • Find out what innovative procurement solutions and services TPPL offers to support the public sector with fleet decarbonisation. 

 • Gain an overview of the latest information from across the fleet and plant sector and trends from public sector buyers.

James Brennan, MD, The Procurement Partnership

10:00 – 10:10

Procurement Act: What does it mean for you?

 • Discover how the Procurement Act 2023 impacts existing TPPL procurement solutions.

 • Find out the core principles and how they can be applied in practice.

 • Learn how TPPL will incorporate the key principles in future procurement to develop future-proof sustainable solutions, ensuring engagement from national and SME suppliers to offer members the best choice.

Phil Williams, Director of Procurement, The Procurement Partnership 

10:10 – 11:00  Exhibitor meet and greet/ coffee/networking

11:00 – 11:30

Driving the future: transitioning to an electric fleet with strategic procurement partnerships

 • Learn how to reduce your organisation's environmental impact.

 • Discover how to become a genuinely sustainable operation.

 • Find out how to implement cost efficiencies while understanding the importance of strategic Procurement Partnerships.

Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport & Accessible Community Transport, Islington Council/ Peter Vickers, Business Development Manager – Southeast, The Procurement Partnership

11:30 – 12:00

Speaker TBC

12:00 – 12:45

Lunch

12:45 – 13:15

Bus transfer to quarry

13:15 – 14:05

8 x 5minute presentation/ 1x 10-Minute JCB

14:05 – 15:15

Static displays

15:15 – 15:45

Bus transfers back to HQ

15:45

Depart/ JCB story prebookings only

Alex McFie-Hyland. UK Government and Municipalities Manager, JCB

Alex McFie-Hyland serves as the UK Government and Municipalities Manager at JCB, where he leads strategic partnerships with public sector organizations across the country. With a strong background in sales and a passion for sustainable innovation, Alex plays a pivotal role in aligning JCB’s advanced machinery solutions with the operational needs of local authorities and government bodies. His commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach have been instrumental in driving initiatives that support the UK’s net-zero goals. Alex’s leadership ensures that JCB remains at the forefront of delivering reliable, eco-friendly equipment to the public sector.

James Brennan, MD, The Procurement Partnership

Growing up, James was highly passionate about motor vehicles and transportation. His career in the automotive industry began in 1997, when he supplied motor spares, and he moved into a role as a workshop adviser in 1998 before becoming workshop manager for a specialist in diesel and electric repair. In 1999, James embarked on a different path in the industry as a leasing and finance advisor. Upon the formation of TPPL in 2004, he was tasked with setting up the internal sales support back-office function, and the rest, as they say, is history. James is passionate about improving efficiency and helping the public sector achieve best-value outcomes in a compliant manner.

Philip Williams, Director of Procurement, The Procurement Partnership

Phillip has worked delivering procurement solutions within the public sector since 2004. During that time, Phillip has successfully worked with hundreds of public sector organisations, providing a variety of procurement-focused projects. Examples include a vast range of compliant tender projects, framework creation and management, e-procurement systems, procurement strategy, streamlined procurement policies, and the implementation of efficient processes. 

Since joining The Procurement Partnership in 2015, Phillip has helped the team develop an unparalleled suite of frameworks and other procurement tools to support the ever-growing TPPL membership in achieving value.

Chris Demetriou, Head of Corporate Fleet, London Borough of Islington

Chris heads up Islington's Transport & Accessible Community Transport team, is the council's operator's licence holder, and is responsible for their fleet electrification programme strategy. This includes transitioning over 500 existing vehicles to full battery electric in line with the council's 2030 net-zero commitment.

With over 20 years public service experience within local government, Islington is phasing out fossil-fuelled vehicles and is already setting the benchmark in new and innovative technology, which includes the award-winning 'end of life diesel to electric refuse collection vehicle conversions' and being the first local authority to run 6 x 7.5t electric cage tippers, a fully accessible community transport bus as well as many other electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes. 

Chris is an innovative, forward-thinking, pragmatic and strategic leader and is involved in many related projects, including Vehicle to Grid, Solar PV and Energy Storage Systems, as well as the vast power upgrade of the council's Re-use & Recycling depot, which will provide up to 75 rapid and rapid and ultra-rapid chargers for some of the council's larger fleet and HGV vehicles.

Peter Vickers, Business Development Manager South East & London, The Procurement Partnership

Peter joined TPPL in October 2020 as the Business Development Manager, supporting TPPL members in the South of England and Wales following the retirement of Robert Kendall. Due to the recent growth in TPPL's membership, Peter is now responsible for the South East of England, including London and East Anglia. Before joining TPPL, Peter spent five years of his career as the National Public Sector Sales Manager for Vauxhall Motors, a role that combined managing leasing company accounts throughout the UK. Field-based, Peter is located in Northamptonshire, where he volunteers as a Special Constable with the police.

The Municipal Fleet &Plant Procurement Event is an invite-only event, available exclusively to employees of TPPL members, who are public sector organisations in the United Kingdom, including: 

• Local authorities

• NHS Trusts

• Police Authorities

• Fire Authorities

• Leisure Trusts

• Registered Social Landlords

• Registered Charities

• Schools, Colleges and Universities

• Government departments in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Request to attend: marketing@tppl.co.uk

Attendees can register to visit the unique JCB Experience after the event ends at 15:45. Places are limited, but they can sign up here at marketing@tppl.co.uk

The exhibitors consist of a wide range of specialist fleet and plant suppliers and manufacturers, including passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles, plant equipment and machinery, fleet ancillaries, contract hire & leasing, EV charging, vehicle rental, and ground care/tool hire suppliers.

Exhibition stands, static quarry stands, and live demonstration slots are only available by invitation. We want to provide public sector delegates with the opportunity to attend a unique event showcasing a broad range of suppliers and products relevant to the operation of their fleets.  

For more information, please visit: https://www.tppl.co.uk/suppliers/

JCB is the world's iconic construction, waste, and agricultural equipment manufacturer. But did you know that JCB also offers a comprehensive range of innovative machinery and attachments for the public sector? This equipment provides unparalleled performance, efficiency, and reliability across all municipal sectors, and it is supported by one of the largest dealer networks in Europe.

The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) offers a range of procurement solutions and services to the Public Sector. Its products and services maximise the efficiency of its member organisations, drive value for money and meet PCR2015 compliance regulations.

Members can obtain fully supported procurement solutions through a collaborative approach, with the added value of product-specific technical expertise to help them scope products and procurement specifications.

Together with Visie Communications, the events and publishing agency that brings you specialist plant and fleet events, including Fleet Vision International – THE SHOW and Fleet Vision International magazine, JCB and TPPL, now present the Municipal Fleet and Plant Procurement Event to promote innovation in procurement to the public sector through a unique format of superb content, an industry exhibition, and the chance to see the latest fleet and plant technology in action in the authentic surroundings of a real quarry.

The Municipal Fleet and Plant Procurement Event aims to bring a diverse range of suppliers for public sector delegates and deliver content to share best practices. The objective is to help optimise your operation and reduce emissions, ensuring a straightforward decarbonisation journey. This event is like no other offered to the sector and provides a unique opportunity to celebrate public sector excellence and the fleet sector.  

JCB have pre-registered discount rates at these local hotels:

Hilton Doubletree, Stoke on Trent https://hil.tn/cz3f8q - 

Hilton Garden Inn, Stoke on Trent 

Book Hilton Garden Inn Stoke at JCB Corporate Rate  

Other local accomodation:

Hilton St Georges Park (near Burton-on-Trent)  -  Caroline Round 

JCB Visitors Centre, Station Road, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5HY. 

NOTE: Please car share where possible since we are limited on parking spaces.

Please do not wear heels or open-toed shoes, as the JCB Kevin Quarry consists of uneven gravel and mud. Please also wear weather-appropriate attire.