📢 New in IPEC Research: Unlocking regional growth through strategic procurement Recent policy developments, including the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) and the Procurement Act 2023, highlight procurement’s potential to drive local economic growth and innovation. Our latest research brief, authored by @Elvira Uyarra, *The University of Manchester and… Read More
🚨 The Procurement Act 2023 is now live! 🚨 A new era for public procurement is here. The Procurement Act offers public sector organisations the chance to drive innovation and tackle big challenges like climate change, housing, and transport. Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC, explains how the Act simplifies procurement… Read More
📢 Innovation Procurement: What’s Holding It Back?  IPEC’s latest research reveals that public bodies are still facing major hurdles when it comes to adopting innovation-friendly procurement. A lack of understanding, complex rules, and a deeply embedded risk-averse culture are preventing progress. Many procurement teams struggle to navigate… Read More
📢 The IPEC Cohort programme is back for 2025/26!  Is your local authority facing procurement challenges that are holding back innovation? The IPEC Cohort Programme is designed to help councils like yours unlock new solutions through innovative procurement.  📽️ In our latest in-conversation interview,… Read More
🎙️ In Conversation with Fumi Kitagawa  In our latest interview, Professor @Fumi Kitagawa, a leading expert in regional economic development at the *City-REDI, University of Birmingham, shares insights into her career, international experience, and the transformative role of public procurement of innovation.  💡… Read More
📢 New in IPEC Research: Unlocking procurement insights with text mining for social housing retrofits in West-Midlands Understanding public sector spending and supplier engagement is key to building trust and improving procurement strategies. Our latest research brief authored by @Annum Rafique, *City-REDI, University of Birmingham and @[Pei-Yu Yuan](urn:li:person:N-0VHI3_8d),… Read More
🏛️ Unlocking the Power of Procurement for Innovation  Public procurement in the UK is worth nearly ÂŁ400bn a year, yet many organisations still struggle to use it as a tool for driving change. At IPEC, we believe procurement isn’t just about process; it’s about unlocking opportunities,… Read More
📢 Innovation-friendly procurement survey: We need your insights!  Our latest research highlights a pressing challenge: a staggering 54% of public bodies have either not adopted innovation-friendly procurement or are only beginning to explore the concept. Even more concerning, only 4% have successfully embedded it into their culture… Read More
📢 IPEC 2025/26 Cohort – Applications Now Open! Applications are now open for our next fully funded cohort, offering tailored support to help councils unlock innovation through procurement.  We know that councils face a range of challenges where innovation can make a real difference—particularly in the… Read More
⚡Unlock the power of procurement with IPEC! 🏛️ Public procurement in the UK accounts for nearly ÂŁ400 billion annually but are we making the most of it? At IPEC, we believe procurement is more than just purchasing. It’s a strategic tool to drive innovation, unlock commercial opportunities, and deliver better… Read More