Public Sector Fleet Conference 2025

The national Public Sector Fleet conference to be hosted at One Great George Street on the 10th June will see circa 100 public sector fleet and transport professionals attendance.

The conference will bring together central government, local authority, NHS and wider public sector fleet professionals in one place to hold key discussions around standards, policy, government guidelines, issues, opportunities and partnerships.

1000 – 1130 Plenary

Chair, Chris Demetriou, Assistant Director of Corporate Fleet, Transport and Accessible Community Transport, Islington Council

George Symes, EV Transition Programme Director, Metropolitan Police Service
The challenges of Fleet electrification: International lessons and practical solutions

Filip Kolodziejski, Policy Advisor, Office for Zero Emission Vehicles, Department for Transport
The UK Government is playing a leading role in the shift to zero emission transport, with the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) at the forefront of policy, funding, and infrastructure development. In this session, Filip  will outline the Government’s approach to enabling the transition—highlighting progress to date, the regulatory and financial tools being deployed, and the critical role of public sector leadership.

Key themes will include the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, chargepoint infrastructure expansion, procurement incentives, and the Government Fleet Commitment.

Andy Brown, Head of Category – Fleet, BlueLight Commercial
From Purchase to Disposal: Whole Life Costing and the Future of Alternative Drive Vehicles in Europe – covering whole life costs on vehicles as well as transition to alternative drive vehicles across Europe.

Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager, National Highways – representing The AFP (Association of Fleet Professionals)
Skills in the Fleet industry

Ben Copitch, Business Development Director, Questar UK
Public v Private: How can you ensure technology implementations actually deliver? – Adopting fleet technology presents distinct challenges for public and private sector organisations. This session will explore key differences in areas such as procurement, stakeholder engagement, accountability, risk tolerance and supplier relationships. Drawing on case studies, strategy frameworks and real-world quotes, Questar Auto UK will demonstrate how public sector bureaucracy adds complexity to innovation efforts, while highlighting the private sector’s ability to respond with greater agility and risk-driven approaches.

The plenary session ends with 10mins for delegates to ask questions and engage with the plenary speakers.

1130 – 1200 Refreshments and networking

Sessions:

1200 – 1225 Technology partnerships: The key to delivering multi-year budget reductions without compromising services This presentation highlights the partnership between Chevin and Questar Auto UK in transforming fleet and asset management. It showcases key integration efforts (such as the London Ambulance Service), shared ecosystem benefits and future plans. Through a real-world case study, it demonstrates how data-driven collaboration identified and addressed recurring maintenance inefficiencies, reducing incident frequency and improving operational control. Strategic insights and lessons learned underline the value of the partnership. – Ben Copitch, Business Development Director, Questar UK & Rich Clark, Head of Product, Chevin Fleet

1225 – 1250 Plug In and Power Up: The EV Infrastructure Success Formula
This session will look at the key stages to ensure your EV charging infrastructure project is a success. Using real-world case studies from our electrification projects at multiple NHS locations, we will cover the essential steps to take your fleet decarbonisation project from inception to energisation on time and in budget. From DNO applications to ongoing maintenance we will demonstrate how our expertise and comprehensive services support seamless transitions to electric vehicles. – Mark Gilks, EV Fleet Specialist, Envevo

1250 – 1345 Lunch and networking

1345 – 1410 From Barriers to Breakthroughs: How to Decarbonise Your Waste Fleet
This session will dive not only into the challenges of decarbonising waste fleets but introduce some of the leading solutions for the sector. From policy pressures to vehicle and infrastructure barriers. We’ll outline practical solutions, including fleet strategy, forward planning, and stakeholder engagement. With real-world case studies, we’ll show how to turn plans into action and re-risk your fleet transition. – Vicente Jofré Matamala, Fleet Decarbonisation Specialist – Waste Management, Cenex

1410 – 1435 Data-Driven Decision Making: Turning Fleet Insights into Action – a case study
Public sector fleets face growing pressure to deliver more with limited resources. In this session, fleet tracking provider Quartix welcomes Denzil Calford, Fleet and Transport Manager at Bridgend Borough Council, to share how he uses fleet data to tackle these challenges.

With over 30 years in transport management and oversight of 1,500 vehicles across the council and South Wales Police, Denzil will showcase the five Quartix reports he finds most valuable in:

• Boosting efficiency
• Improving safety and compliance
• Cutting fuel and maintenance costs
• Supporting sustainability goals

If you manage public sector vehicles, this is your chance to see how your fleet data can drive smarter decisions. – Andy Edwards, Quartix and Denzil Calford, Fleet Manager, Bridgend County Borough Council

1435 – 1500 Refreshments and networking

1500 – 1525 National Highways – The Road to Zero.
Our journey towards a zero emission fleet – Martin Edgecox, National Fleet Manager, National Highways

1525 – 1535 Chair’s closing remarks

1535 – 1635 Drinks reception and networking