Public Sector Property & Estates 2005
12th October 2005, Radisson SAS Glasgow
Agenda
- Strategy
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S1: Better Management Of Public Sector Assets
Running time: 11:15 - 12:30
Colliers CRE, property advisers to Scottish Water, will introduce a case study by Peter Cook General Manager, Property & Facilities, Scottish Water. This study demonstrates the value of a business- driven property strategy & highlights the benefits and cost & asset savings achieved.
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S2: Aligning business planning and property implementation
Running time: 13:30 - 14:45
'Ensuring effective property implementation by aligning property and business planning'
'An examination of the alignment issues of business and property strategy planning within the context of sustainability and efficiency'
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S3: Formulating A Property Strategy That Works
Running time: 15:15 - 16:30
Identifying the necessary building blocks for a tailored asset management strategy that can be effectively implemented to reap long term property effectiveness
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S4: Property Problem Solving
Running time: 15:15 - 16:30
The unusual, small or contentious properties are often the most difficult.
This practical session demonstrates a strategy for managing them.
We want the session to be an interactive session.
Please email your property problems to Richard.thompson@smithsgore.co.uk and we might (anonymously) use them as examples in our session.
- Asset Management Planning
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AMP 1: Rationalising the Estate: Strategy & Delivery in Health & Education.
Running time: 11:15 - 12:30
Rationalising the Estate
In the Health and Education sectors, there are a number of drivers for business change. We look how these challenges are being met with efficient estates solutions that use the latest technology and make effective linkages between the community and the service delivery team.
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AMP 4: Governance & Constitutional Arrangements In Public Sector Property Projects
Running time: 11:15 - 12:30
An overview of how the public sector needs to adjust to new joint working and contractual arrangements emerging through the Efficient Government & Modernisation agendas. The impact of this on procurement & governance processes will be highlighted. Key legal & practical issues will be considered by reference to current projects.
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AMP 2: New Partnering Models For Public Sector Investment
Running time: 13:30 - 14:45
The public sector's physical asset base is vast, disparate and often
outmoded. Customer expectations are high and working practices are being
transformed. Integration of physical and virtual delivery is critical. How
can this be achieved? How can it be funded? What role should the private
sector play?
and what lessons can be learned?
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AMP 5: Asset Management Acquisitions & Disposals
Running time: 13:30 - 14:45
This session will address the key issues involved in the acquisition & disposal of premises & how to minimise existing lease commitments & occupational costs. It is relevant to both property & non-property senior management. Other issues covered will be the general overview on the Scottish Executive Relocation Policy.
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AMP 3: Now The Deal Is Done, How Do You Ensure Ongoing Value For Money?
Running time: 15:15 - 16:30
Long-term outsourcing & PFI contracts can present a particular challenge to the public sector, especially in ensuring that contracts enable - rather than constrain - change. How should the public sector prepare for & then manage relationships with its partners? The speakers will discuss the PRIME project & other partnering arrangements.
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AMP 6: PPPs in Health & Social Care: LIFT in Scotland
Running time: 15:15 - 16:30
Provisions in the Smoking, Health and Social Care (Scotland) Act 2005 give
public sector bodies the power to enter into Joint Ventures. This session
looks at the role of Joint Ventures in the development of Primary and
Social Care facilities in Scotland, with practical experience & lessons
learned from the use of the NHS LIFT model in England, plus insight into
the current related thinking within the Scottish Executive.
- Property Services & Facilities Management
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PS 1: Getting Value From Framework Agreements
Running time: 11:15 - 12:30
Frameworks provide an opportunity to save time and resource, while still sourcing services from a pre-selected panel of advisors compliant with public sector procurement procedures, and offering a diverse range of services to suit all property requirements.
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PS 2: Rural Re-Generation: A Case Study
Running time: 13:30 - 14:45
A case study on economic and social re-generation by Scottish Enterprise Dumfries and Galloway, the lessons learnt and the development of their future strategy. It explores the structure of the Public Private Partnership, the creation of a property portfolio and the team working to ensure success and financial robustness
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PS 3: Efficient Programme Partnering for Assets
Running time: 15:15 - 16:30
Currie & Brown will outline how the key drivers of efficient government are evolving into Public Sector Procurement. This will cover the Contractor and Consultancy partnerships to lever knowledge and skills in a busy market where Prudential Borrowing Code impacts on Local Authority Assets.
- Workspace
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W 1: Flexible Work Solutions
Running time: 11:15 - 12:30
" Steve will discuss the support needed by organisations as they embrace the flexible working revolution that is changing the way citizens and staff access services
Specifically Steve will discuss the utilisation of new communications technology, both extending and optimising existing assets.Case studies will also be presented by some of ntl'scustomers
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W 2: The New Council HQ: Integrating Sustainable Development
Running time: 13:30 - 14:45
Sustainability has been a crucial element in the development of the Council’s prestigious new HQ. This presentation will focus on how the Council developed 74 sustainability indicators as part of the contract for the project and is working in partnership with the contractors in the delivery of these.
- 08:30 - 09:15: Registration & Coffee In Exhibition Area
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P1: Plenary Session
Running time: 09:20 - 10:45
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09:20 - Chair's Opening Address, Ralph Garden , Head of Estates & FM, Scottish Executive
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09:30 - Sebastian Tombs, Chief Executive, Architecture + Design Scotland (ADS)
TALKING PROPERTY: WORKING PROPERLY How can the Governments’ efficiency agenda not include properly assessed property assets? Property is the place where most of our business gets done, by our most expensive resource: people! The negative costs of sick leave and churn and the positive benefits of job (and place) satisfaction need better understood – and accounted for. To what extent can we ‘future proof’ design? -
09:50 - Peter Russell, Head of Efficient Government Delivery Group, Scottish Executive
Asset Management – a key component of Efficient Government Assets are useful to the extent that they support the delivery of public services. As delivery models change, we need to ensure that we have the right assets in the right places. We need to start from the needs of users, and share accommodation where appropriate. Asset management should connect corporate goals to the procurement, disposal, development and maintenance of assets -
10:10 - Peter Cutler, Head of Project Finance, Grant Thornton
An Efficient Public Sector for the 21st Century -
10:30 - Plenary Q & A
- 10:45 - 11:15: Refreshments & Networking In Exhibition Area
- 11:15 - 12:30: Streamed Work Session Choices (Listed Below)
- 12:30 - 13:30: Lunch & Networking In Exhibition Area
- 13:30 - 14:45: Streamed Work Session Choices (Listed Below)
- 14:45 - 15:15: Refreshments & Networking In Exhibition Area
- 15:15 - 16:30: Streamed Work Session Choices (Listed Below)
- 16:30 - 17:30: Drinks Reception In Exhibition Area
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