Inaugural GCOP Members Meeting 2026

During the day, we will be tackling operational hot topics with workshops, roundtables and case studies before bringing our members together for drinks, dinner and games.

Attendance is included in your GCOP membership. Local authorities and Trusts may apply for assistance with travel and hotel accommodation. More details will be circulated in the next few weeks.

For more details about booking accommodation, please contact [email protected]

TUESDAY 23rd June – Arrival from 9:30am
10:30 – 12.00 Welcome and Opening Session – Introductions, updates and Year 2 plans
12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 14:45 Workshop – Collaboration in Expiry – Session run with the ICW and Bill Taylor
14:45 – 15:15 Coffee
15:15 – 17:15 Workshop – BAU Contract Management Best Practice – Session lead TBC
18:30 – 21:30 Drinks, dinner and games

WEDNESDAY 24th June
8:00 – 9:00 Run the grounds with Sara or gentle yoga with Amanda
9:00 – 10:00 Breakfast for all residents – Public sector networking breakfast in the garden room
10:00 – 11:30 Topic Group Session – Variations – Whole member discussion on updates, progress and feedback for the Best Practice in Variations Guide
11:30 – 12:00 Coffee
12:00 – 13:30 Topic Group Session – Data – Whole member discussion on updates, progress and feedback for the Best Practice in Data Recommendations
13:30 – 14:30 BBQ Lunch and end of AGM