📢 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 @Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC, *Connected Places Catapult, explores how strategic, innovation-friendly, and regionally sensitive procurement practices can maximise this impact.
💡 Key Highlights:
â—¾ Decentralising procurement: Empowering local authorities to align procurement with regional economic needs.
â—¾ Supporting local and innovative suppliers: Reducing barriers for SMEs through simplified processes and diverse contract structures.
â—¾ Enhancing data transparency: Strengthening data collection to track spending, supplier participation, and innovation outcomes.
📘 Download the full research brief here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6wNDiZs
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