⏰ Reminder: Applications are closing soon! The Visionary Public Procurement Award celebrates public authorities using procurement to unlock innovation and deliver greater value. Applications take just 7 minutes to complete – don’t miss your chance to be recognised on an international stage. 🗓️ Deadline: 31st August 👉 Apply now:… Read More
💬 Local Authorities: Have you had a procurement that didn’t go to plan? You’re not alone – and there’s real value in sharing what happened. The *Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) is launching Procurement Dojo: Forging Trust, Sharing Wisdom – a series of confidential workshops where local authorities can… Read More
Ready to supercharge your public sector procurement? IPEC’s Innovation Procurement Support Tool is your go-to guide for cracking the code on buying innovative solutions. Get expert tips, real-world case studies, and clear steps to navigate new rules, all in one place. Innovation starts here. Are you ready? 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEfqjdcm {hashtag|#|InnovationProcurement}… Read More
🏆 Are you a public authority leading the way in innovation through procurement? The Visionary Public Procurement Award celebrates organisations turning procurement into a driver of change. Last year, Dorset Council was recognised internationally for its commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth. This year, it could be you. Applications… Read More
🚀 Procurement innovation isn’t just talk — it’s happening now. Earlier this year, we launched From Challenge to Opportunity, a casebook sharing how senior leaders in transport, health, and local government are using procurement to drive real change. If you missed it, now’s the time to explore how outcome-based contracts,… Read More
Want to know how procurement shapes innovation, productivity and growth? IPEC has brought together a collection of research and insights exploring how smarter public spending can drive real-world outcomes, from boosting supplier productivity to unlocking regional growth. Whether you’re in policy, procurement or innovation, it’s a valuable resource for making… Read More
🎧 New podcast episode: @Rikesh Shah, joins *Tussells Public Sector Podcast with @Ian Brotherston from *Innovate UK to talk all things innovation procurement. 💡 Why does innovation matter in public procurement? 🚧 What gets in the way? ✅ And how can public bodies make it happen?… Read More
🚲 How is Greater Cambridge using data to unlock growth? Our latest case study shows how the City Deal is using movement data to shape smarter transport decisions, supporting 44,000 new jobs and 33,500 homes by 2031. A great example of innovation in action. 📍 Real-time insights 🚦… Read More
💭 Is being a first mover always worth it in public procurement? This case study from our newly published casebook features @Mike Waters, a bold voice in transport innovation. Mike is reshaping regional transport through data, product thinking, and collaborative procurement but warns that being first… Read More
⌚ How do you scale innovation without losing sight of standards or timing? Featured in our latest casebook, @Dr Mike Short CBE FREng FIET FBCS FITP draws on decades of telecoms expertise to guide innovation that links space tech with real-world solutions. His focus: using procurement not… Read More