Capital spending now outlined by the Government is approximately £2 billion higher than that set out in the June budget, with total public expenditure - capital and current - at £702 billion next year, £713 billion, £724 billion and £740 billion in 2014-15.

At the heart of this challenge for the public sector lies managing efficient and sustainable operations - worth approximately £30 billion - and the procurement of goods and services - £220 billion annually - amid tight economic constraints.

Central to the Review is the reshaping of public services, the dramatic shift in the balance of power from the centre to the locality, together with the recognition that public services do not have to be delivered by government.

The Government has declared that cutting the budget deficit will involve doing things differently - "thinking innovatively about the Government's role in society, taking the decisions about Britain's future collectively, ensuring that fairness is at the heart of those decisions and that everyone has their say - delivering the real change that Britain needs".

Efficiency and Procurement 2011 - Promoting Fairness and Growth will analyse the opportunities available and the potential challenges that lie ahead in delivering the required programme of efficiency, reform and economic stability for the UK.

Public sector staff can attend this year's event with a FULLY FUNDED delegate place!

Speakers include:

* Victoria Derbyshire, Presenter and Broadcaster
* Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office (Invited)
* Rob Whiteman, Managing Director, Local Government Improvement and Development, Local Government Group
* Dr Gordon Murray, National Programme Director, Efficiency Exchange, Local Government Improvement and Development*
* Chris Chant, Director of Government Cloud Programme, Cabinet Office (Invited)
* Helen Bailey, Director Public Services, HM Treasury (Invited)

Why attend?

• Are you Clear about the Future Priorities and Opportunities?
• Hear from Those at the Forefront of Driving Policy and Progress on this Agenda
• Learn from Your Peers' Best Practice Case Studies
• Receive the Latest Updates and Tips regarding the Guidance and Support NOW Available
• Have Your Say and Question the Policy Makers
• Establish New Business Opportunities and Network with Your Peers
• Efficiency and Procurement 2011 - Promoting Fairness and Growth Conference and Exhibition will provide a crucial Forum for discussion, sharing information

The website address www.efficiencyandprocurement.co.uk

What you need to do next?

Public Sector representatives - to secure your fully funded place at the Conference, simply email your details to bookings@govtoday.co.uk  (quoting DN6 ) and someone will be in touch.

Private Sector representatives (Restrictive numbers apply) - The organisers have kindly agreed to a 25% discount on all quoted delegate rates found at www.efficiencyandprocurement.co.uk/?logged=&article=Register .

To secure your place/s at the conference please email Suzanne Carrington directly on suzanne.carrington@govtoday.co.uk  or call her directly on 0161 238 8886.