🎧 New podcast alert: A playbook for unlocking innovation in procurement How can we make public procurement more accessible to innovative SMEs and better aligned with the outcomes citizens really need? In this episode of the *UKAuthority Live Podcast, we dive into the Procuring Innovation Playbook, developed in partnership with *Mills & Reeve. With insights from @Rikesh Shah, @Jenny Beresford-Jones and @Shailee H. the panel explored: 🔹 The myths that often block innovation in procurement 🔹 How to adopt an outcomes-first mindset 🔹 Why early engagement, internally and with the market, is critical 🔹 How to reduce the burden for SMEs and start-ups 🔹 The role of alternative procurement routes and the Central Digital Platform 🎧 A must-listen for public sector professionals seeking practical ways to buy smarter and unlock innovation. 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e7kCRYT6 {hashtag|#|ProcurementAct2023} {hashtag|#|InnovationProcurement} {hashtag|#|PublicSectorInnovation} {hashtag|#|IPEC} {hashtag|#|UKAuthority} {hashtag|#|ProcuringInnovation} {hashtag|#|SMEs} {hashtag|#|DigitalTransformation}