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UKUPC is proud to be a Strategic Partner for the HE Transformation Expo, taking place on 19-20 November 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. This national event brings together leaders and changemakers from across the higher education sector to explore the future of transformation, and UKUPC is excited to be part of the conversation.

As a collaboration of eight UK university purchasing consortia, UKUPC supports the sector through strategic procurement, shared services, and collaborative solutions that deliver value and impact for institutions.

Why attend?

Transformation in higher education is more important than ever. From financial resilience and digital innovation to sustainability and student success, the sector is facing complex challenges that require bold, collaborative responses.

The HE Transformation Expo offers a unique opportunity to:

• Hear from sector leaders and transformation experts
• Explore practical solutions to real-world challenges
• Connect with peers and partners driving change
• Learn how UKUPC is enabling collaboration across the sector

UKUPC on the Stage

We’re delighted that Julie-Ann Garton, Managing Director of NWUPC and Chair of UKUPC, Adam Clarke, Managing Director of TEC, and Jasbinder Sandhu, Deputy Director of LUPC will be speaking on the Business and Estates Stage (19 November, 2:10-2:40pm) in a session titled ‘The Big Procurement Conversation: Untapping the Real Buying Power in Higher Education’

This session will explore:

• Developing purchasing power in the sector through enhanced collaborative agreements
• The critical steps on standardisation to drive shared procurement processes
• Negotiating at scale and deploying partnered approaches to procurement resourcing
• Harnessing benchmarking tools and data sharing to drive improved purchasing decisions
• The regulatory and legal considerations: what is achievable?”

View the full agenda

Visit the UKUPC Stand

Come and meet the UKUPC team at our exhibition stand (B77). Learn more about how we’re supporting universities through:

• Collaborative procurement and shared services
• Strategic frameworks that deliver value
• Sector-wide initiatives that drive transformation

Our team will be on hand to discuss how UKUPC can support your institution’s goals.

Free delegate passes for UKUPC members

As a valued member of a UKUPC consortium, you’re invited to attend the HE Transformation Expo free of charge. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with sector-wide conversations and connect with peers.

Register now to claim your free pass

Stay connected

Follow UKUPC on LinkedIn for updates in the lead-up to the event, including speaker highlights and insights from the Expo.