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Navigating public sector procurement

At a recent panel discussion co-organised by IPEC and Digital Leaders, experts shared valuable insights on overcoming these challenges and driving successful outcomes. Effective governance is key to fostering innovation. Elizabeth Vega OBE, Group CEO of Informed Solutions, highlighted that governance should be agile and adaptive, supporting decision-making processes… Read More

7 Tips for Delivering Innovation in Local Government

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable on July 17th, where leaders from local government and the digital transformation sector came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of driving innovation through procurement. The roundtable featured perspectives from the Ministry of Housing,… Read More

In-Conversation with Daniel Clarke

This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Clarke, Head of Innovation and Technology at Greater Cambridge Partnership, delving into topics on innovation, procurement, and how these strategies are applied in Cambridge. What is a Greater Cambridge Partnership, what is your role in it, and what challenges is… Read More

Current Sentiment in the Procurement World

The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) has been at the forefront of these efforts, aiming to embed innovative procurement practices within public sector organisations. A recent study sheds light on the current sentiment in the procurement world, revealing both challenges and opportunities. Growing Awareness but Limited Understanding… Read More

Innovation in Procurement blog

Innovation in procurement is a multifaceted concept, especially within the risk-averse and budget-stretched environment of the public sector. Some advocate for trials, R&D, market-making, and using competitive dialogue or flexible procedures to ensure full market engagement as part of the process. Empowering SMEs Another approach… Read More

Cohort Followers Session

As the 2024 IPEC Cohort kicks off, we look forward to an exciting and innovative journey towards creating more value through procurement. Read More

Cohort Welcome Day

As the 2024 IPEC Cohort kicks off, we look forward to an exciting and innovative journey towards creating more value through procurement. Read More

In-Conversation with Colin Wood

This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Colin Wood, Innovation Lead at Dorset Council, delving into topics on innovation, procurement, and how these strategies are applied in Dorset. Read More

Public sector special award 2024

Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) has teamed up with the “Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES)” to present a special prize at the 2024 Awards scheduled for December 7th in Paris. Read More

Procurement Act 2023 Fact Sheet

The Government Commercial Function has officially announced the new Procurement Act 2023 go-live date is Monday 28 October 2024. This development signifies a strategic departure from the existing procurement regulations derived from the European Union. Read More