🚀 Driving innovation through procurement A few weeks ago, at the Connected Places Summit, IPEC brought together global leaders to explore how procurement can unlock innovation and deliver better public sector outcomes. In this session, @Elvira Uyarra, *Manchester Institute Of Innovation Research, @Shailee H., *Mills & Reeve,… Read More
🏛️ Innovation procurement: Where do we stand? Public sector procurement is a powerful tool for driving innovation but outdated processes and risk aversion often stand in the way. We need your insights to understand what’s working, what’s not, and how we can move forward. IPEC’s Innovation Procurement Readiness Survey is… Read More
Procurement doesn’t have to be a barrier! 🏗️ Procurement is often seen as a challenge but what if it could be your biggest enabler of innovation? The Innovation Procurement Support Tool is designed to help public sector professionals like you: đź’ˇ Understand new procurement routes aligned with the Procurement Act… Read More
📽️ IPEC sessions from the Connected Places Summit are now available on demand Three weeks ago, at the Connected Places Summit, IPEC brought together global leaders to demystify procurement myths and break down its biggest barriers. In this session, @Denys Nazarenko, Kyiv City Council, @An Schrijvers, *VLAIO – Flanders… Read More
🥪Lunch Break? Why Not Use It to Make a Difference? Take 10 minutes to complete the IPEC Innovation-Friendly Procurement Readiness Survey while you enjoy your lunch. It’s quick, helps shape procurement support, and gives you a chance to be featured as an Innovative Procurer! 👉 Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/dbeeHRKH {hashtag|#|Procurement}… Read More
Driving innovation through procurement 🚀 Public sector professionals, are you making the most of procurement to drive innovation? The Innovation Procurement Support Tool is here to help you navigate procurement routes with confidence! Whether you’re a transport manager, service owner, or local planner, this tool is designed to: âś… Demystify… Read More
📢 New in IPEC Research: How government buyers influence firm productivity Public procurement is a ÂŁ385 billion economic force in the UK, shaping markets, innovation, and social value. But how does it impact firm productivity? Our latest research brief by @[Pei-Yu Yuan](urn:li:person:N-0VHI3_8d), @Raquel Ortega-ArgilĂ©s, and @Elvira Uyarra, *The University… Read More
🚀 Innovation-friendly procurement is key to delivering public sector impact  Spring Statement presented this week reinforced the Government’s focus on economic growth, infrastructure, and procurement. With the public sector spending ÂŁ400bn+ annually on third-party suppliers, there’s a huge opportunity to turn procurement into a catalyst for innovation… Read More
🚀 The Procurement Act is Here—Are You Ready? Innovation-friendly procurement is more important than ever. Take our quick survey and help us understand how public bodies are adapting. Up to 25 tailored questions, insights that shape future support, and a chance to be featured in Meet the Innovative… Read More
Yesterday @Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC, joined a panel alongside Minister Georgia Gould MP, @Emma Jones, @Joel Hyatt, and @Johnny Hugill for a fantastic discussion on the challenges of scaling innovative solutions from a diverse range of suppliers. The panel agreed that while the new Procurement Act brings exciting opportunities,… Read More