Truth about Public Sector podcast
Truth about Public Sector podcast
Podcast Description
The Truth about Public Sector podcast is a platform committed to providing a free resource to the public sector, seeking to provide solutions to the problems the sector is facing. Our purpose is to widen the echo chamber, where public sector innovation and solution orientated action can be shared, perpetuated and help public sector organisations to deliver services that support the communities they serve.Through collaboration and innovation, we will find the solutions the public sector needs, to tackle the challenges ahead.Join hosts Hannah Quinn-Hill & Matt Masters for some enlightening and interesting content, explored in a honest, fun and real way.
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The podcast explores critical topics related to public sector challenges, including procurement transformation, social value in public services, and sustainable practices. Episode examples include discussions on the impact of the Procurement Act 2023 and innovative solutions for enhancing procurement processes in sectors like NHS and local government.

The Truth about Public Sector podcast is a platform committed to providing a free resource to the public sector, seeking to provide solutions to the problems the sector is facing. Our purpose is to widen the echo chamber, where public sector innovation and solution orientated action can be shared, perpetuated and help public sector organisations to deliver services that support the communities they serve.
Through collaboration and innovation, we will find the solutions the public sector needs, to tackle the challenges ahead.
Join hosts Hannah Quinn-Hill & Matt Masters for some enlightening and interesting content, explored in a honest, fun and real way.
In this insightful episode, we sit down with Fiona, a seasoned procurement and transformation specialist, to explore the real-world challenges and triumphs of driving change in the public sector.
Fiona shares her journey through high-impact interim roles, including her pivotal work in local authorities following their intervention period. With a focus on strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and building team capability, Fiona reveals how procurement transformation is as much about people as it is about process.
We delve into her approach to organisational culture, data, and contract management — and hear how her work helped shape a nationally available toolkit for local authorities. Fiona also offers her perspective on the Procurement Act 2023, unpacking the opportunities and complexities it brings for public sector compliance and innovation.
Whether you’re a procurement professional, transformation leader, or simply curious about how change really happens in government, this episode is packed with practical insights and authentic reflections.
Tune in now to hear the truth about public sector transformation — and why procurement might just be the strategic enabler you’ve been overlooking.

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