National Public Procurement Practitioners Day (N3PD) is a unique recognition of the work of procurement professionals across the UK. Established in 2004, N3PD celebrates the innovation, commitment and achievement of those who strive to improve public services � and value for money � through their efforts.

N3PD is supported by leading procurement bodies from across the UK, and attracts high profile speakers each year.

Previous speakers include include Nigel Smith, Chief Executive of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), Michael O’Higgins, Chairman of the Audit Commission,  Phil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, John Cridland, Deputy Director of the CBI, Sir Michael Lyons; Dr Vincent Cable, Shadow Chancellor and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats; Dr Neil Bentley, Director of Public Services Policy at the Confederation of British Industry; Charlie McCreevy, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services; and John Oughton, former Chief Executive of the Office of Government Commerce.

N3PD takes place on 15 June 2010 at One Great George Street, London