The CPC Roundtable series brings together procurement and commercial professionals for practical, peer-led discussions on the challenges shaping consultancy procurement today.
Designed to be interactive, collaborative, and insight-driven, these sessions provide a space for members to share experiences, compare approaches, and explore best practice with others facing similar challenges across the industry.
Free for CPC Members
All CPC Roundtables are free to attend for CPC members.
If you would like information about CPC membership, please contact Jodie Heath at:
jodie.heath@thecpcouncil.com
Upcoming Roundtables
Roundtable: Negotiating Consultant Contracts
📅 Friday 19 June
If you buy consultancy services regularly, you already know this — but for those newer to this world, an efficient and effective contract negotiation is critical to setting a project up for success.
Weak consultant contract terms can leave clients exposed on:
• Liability
• IP ownership
• Reliance on advice
• Benchmarking rights
• Project exit flexibility
At this CPC Roundtable, leading consultancy procurement professionals will come together to discuss how organisations can negotiate consultant contracts more practically, collaboratively, and commercially.
Topics will include:
– What clauses matter most
– Where procurement teams lose leverage
– How to avoid “standard terms” traps
– Ways to make consultants more “plug-and-play” across the organisation
This will be an interactive discussion with peers facing the same challenges every day.
If you’re responsible for consultancy spend, supplier governance, or commercial negotiations, this session is designed for you.
To secure your place, contact:
📧 jodie.heath@thecpcouncil.com
Roundtable: Annual External Audit
📅 October
Our Annual External Audit Roundtable will bring procurement professionals together to discuss market trends, supplier management challenges, evolving audit requirements, and commercial considerations across external audit engagements.
The session will provide an opportunity for members to share experiences, discuss best practice, and explore how organisations are approaching audit procurement, governance, and relationship management in an increasingly complex environment.
Further details to follow.
Roundtable: Annual Benchmarking Rate Refresh
📅 December
Our Annual Benchmarking Rate Refresh Roundtable will explore the latest developments in consultancy market rates, commercial models, and benchmarking trends.
Members will have the opportunity to discuss current market conditions, compare approaches to rate management and supplier negotiations, and gain practical insight into how organisations are managing consultancy spend effectively.
Further details to follow.
Why Attend a CPC Roundtable?
✔ Peer-led discussion and shared insight
✔ Practical procurement and commercial focus
✔ Collaborative, confidential environment
✔ Opportunities to benchmark approaches
✔ Direct access to experienced procurement professionals
✔ Actionable takeaways you can apply immediately
Spaces are intentionally limited to encourage open discussion and meaningful participation.