đź•’ Last chance – survey closes tomorrow! Is procurement helping or holding you back? With the Procurement Act 2023, public bodies are expected to buy smarter and support innovation. But what’s really happening on the ground? We want to hear from you! This short survey will help: đź”· Identify… Read More
🚀 Heading to UKREiiF 2025? Don’t miss this conversation on transforming public procurement! Join @Rikesh Shah as he moderates a powerful panel on: “Innovative Public and Private Partnerships Through Procurement” đź“… 20th May 4:00 – 4:45pm đź“Ť Connected Places Catapult Pavilion With over ÂŁ400 billion spent annually on… Read More
🚀 How can the public sector accelerate innovation? Look to KIBS. At IPEC, we’ve recently released an analysis on one of the public sector’s most powerful yet underleveraged innovation partners: Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (KIBS). From IT and R&D to consultancy and accountancy, KIBS firms have become key engines of innovation… Read More
🌍 The future of procurement is changing and the latest hashtag {hashtag|#|ESGLive} session unpacked what that means for construction, infrastructure, and ESG in practice. Head of IPEC, Rikesh Shah, joined an expert panel today to explore how the Procurement Act opens up new possibilities for innovation, early engagement, and… Read More
📢 We’re excited to have our Head of IPEC, @Rikesh Shah, speaking at {hashtag|#|ESGLIVE} tomorrow! 🌍 The session will dive into how the new legislation is transforming procurement in construction and infrastructure with a sharper focus on sustainability and social value. Don’t miss this important conversation on the future of procurement. Read More
🏛️ Public Procurement Conference Join public sector professionals on 15th May for a half-day conference that dives into the Procurement Act and how to harness its potential. Three months post-launch, this event will provide timely insights from top experts, including the *Cabinet Office, *Crown Commercial Service, and *CIPS –… Read More
🏗️ From pilot to full-scale deployment. *Qflow’s journey on *HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd is a masterclass in public sector innovation. We’ve just published a new case study detailing how Qflow tackled procurement barriers, empowered site teams, and delivered measurable Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) results. đź’ˇ Explore… Read More
📢 Your insights can shape the future of procurement! Procurement plays a critical role in delivering better, greener, and more effective public services. But are we making the most of its potential to drive innovation? IPEC is conducting its Innovation Procurement Readiness Survey to gather insights from public sector professionals. Read More
📢 Calling all public sector suppliers! The new Procurement Act aims to simplify processes and encourage more flexibility. But when it comes to innovation, is it making a difference? Please share your views below 👇 {hashtag|#|ProcurementAct} {hashtag|#|PublicSector} {hashtag|#|Innovation} {hashtag|#|Procurement} {hashtag|#|Buyers} @Rikesh Shah @Kayleigh Hadjimina MCIPR @James Cushing @[Olga Kuzmich](urn:li:person:6OhK_S2w8E)… Read More
🎉 Happy International Procurement Day! Today, we celebrate the procurement professionals who play a vital role in delivering smarter, more innovative public services. At IPEC, we believe procurement isn’t just a process, it’s a powerful enabler of innovation. From launching our second IPEC Cohort programme to developing the Preliminary… Read More