🏛️ Unlocking the Power of Procurement for Innovation   Public procurement in the UK is worth nearly £400bn 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, supporting local economies, and delivering better public services. That’s why we’re empowering local authorities to take a more strategic, innovation-friendly approach.   💡 In our latest video, we explore: ◾ How procurement can stimulate commercial opportunities ◾ The challenges and risks of adopting innovation in the public sector ◾ Practical examples, including Westminster City Council’s approach to tackling air pollution Watch the full discussion and see how you can apply these insights in your organisation.   📽️ Watch now: https://lnkd.in/dgvamFZt {hashtag|#|InnovationProcurement} {hashtag|#|PublicSector} {hashtag|#|IPEC} {hashtag|#|ConnectedPlacesCatapult} {hashtag|#|Procurement} @Sam Markey @Rikesh Shah @Malcolm Harbour CBE @Kayleigh Hadjimina MCIPR @[Olga Kuzmich](urn:li:person:6OhK_S2w8E) @James Cushing @Rachel Capstick // *Connected Places Catapult @Elizabeth Vega OBE DUniv @Marut Gohil @Kevin Calder @Shailee H. @David Wilkins @Elvira Uyarra @Fumi Kitagawa @Pelle Berkhout @Dr Colin Birchenall @Theo Blackwell MBE @Colin Wood @Abdul Rahim @Paula Claytonsmith @Eddie Copeland @Tina Holland @Robin Knowles @Theo Chapple @Ian Brotherston @Helen Armstrong @Ben Brabyn @Keri Landau @Madeline Lake @[Florence Mayo](urn:li:person:Kk0I8ml_9a) @Flora McFarlane @Ben Paxton @Helen Olsen Bedford @Robin Polding @Dr Rebecca Rees @Peter Schofield @Sarah Slate @Adam S. @Rebekah Wilson