✨ Driving Innovation Together! Today, the IPEC Advisory Board came together to discuss key updates, opportunities, and challenges shaping innovation procurement and driving economic growth. From government missions to the latest developments in procurement policy and research, the meeting offered valuable perspectives to guide… Read More
🚀 Introducing a practical guide to pre-market engagement Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is transforming procurement by simplifying processes, driving innovation, and enhancing supplier diversity. Created by Head of IPEC @Rikesh Shah, along with @John Mead and @Marut Gohil from *Gardiner & Theobald LLP, this resource provides you with… Read More
🎓 New in IPEC Research: Birmingham is transforming public procurement into a powerful tool for inclusive growth and a more equitable local economy. Our latest research brief, “Mobilising the Power of Local Spending – East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy (Part 2),” authored by @[Conrad Parke](urn:li:person:vrEhG4EvF_) from *CLES – Centre for… Read More
🚆 Celebrating Public Sector Innovation: *Network Rail, *Rail Delivery Group & *Transreport We’re thrilled to announce Network Rail, Rail Delivery Group and Transreport as the winners of the Public Sector Special Award 2024, organised by *Mind the Bridge and supported by IPEC! Their groundbreaking Resource Management… Read More
💡 Has the Art of The Possible become a reality for you? As we reflect on 2024, December is the perfect time to celebrate the incredible successes of the year. Back in January, we launched the Art of the Possible in Public Sector Procurement… Read More
🎓 New in IPEC Research: How to measure procurement with innovation surveys This research brief, authored by Pei-Yu Yuan, @Raquel Ortega-Argilés, @XIN DENG, @Oishee Kundu and @Elvira Uyarra, highlights several gaps in current edition of the UK Innovation Survey (UKIS), which limit the understanding of public procurement’s role in stimulating… Read More
🚀 Introducing the Procuring Innovation Playbook This playbook is an essential guide to breaking down procurement barriers and driving innovation. Authored by @Jenny Beresford-Jones, Senior Legal Advisor at *Mills & Reeve, and @Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC this playbook is designed for procurement… Read More
🚀 Call for proposals extended: Reducing emissions from commercial cooking in Westminster IPEC is supporting *Westminster City Council’s innovation challenge to find solutions for reducing PM2.5 emissions from commercial cooking. This is a chance to apply your innovative solution in a live urban environment, with up to £100,000 in… Read More
🚀 Call for proposals: Reducing emissions from commercial cooking in Westminster IPEC is supporting *Westminster City Council’s innovation challenge to find solutions for reducing PM2.5 emissions from commercial cooking. This is a chance to apply your innovative solution in a live urban environment, with up to… Read More
📢 IPEC’s Response to the National Procurement Policy Statement Consultation Last week IPEC shared its response to the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) consultation outlining key recommendations to drive mission-driven procurement that delivers innovation, value for money, and social impact. 💡 Key recommendations: 1️⃣ Value for Money: Mission-driven procurement… Read More