This section offers knowledge and guidance for public-sector professionals on the following: Why should you innovate? The need to do more with less is very apparent as public agencies manage their ever-tightening spending plans. However, with advances in technology and the emergence of new suppliers, the ability to increase innovation… Read More
Discovery means finding out more about something that already exists. In the context of innovation, discovery involves understanding new solutions and determining whether they are suitable for a particular challenge and environment. Whilst not to be used to procure commercial volumes, both Grant Funding and Pre-Commercial Procurement support the research… Read More
The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), launched in February 2025, has been designed to bring a number of benefits that create a simpler and more flexible commercial process that better meets the UK and suppliers’ needs. PA23 will replace the existing rules for public contracts, utilities, concession contracts. It covers the… Read More
Following the discovery stage and/or Preliminary Market Engagement, users should be sufficiently informed about which route to market would be most suitable to scale an innovative solution. For high-value procurements that are above the threshold, Public Contracts Regulations must be followed. Procurement Act 2023 has simplified processes where there are two… Read More
The Procuring Innovation Playbook is your go-to guide for breaking down procurement myths and unlocking innovation opportunities. It provides practical solutions to overcome procurement barriers, explores innovation pilots, outlines diverse procurement routes, and offers insights on designing effective evaluation criteriaâalongside successful case-studies and much more. This playbook is tailored… Read More
The challenge of harnessing innovation to drive change at speed and scale is twofold. First, innovators need support in bringing their products and services to market. At the same time, public-sector professionals must be empowered to make informed decisions about the procurement of innovation. Additionally, there is a need to… Read More
This section provides information on: Definitions Procurement Act 2023 Notices Refer to Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023 for further guidance. Did you find this information helpful? Your feedback is invaluable. Please share your thoughts to help us improve the tool. Read More
The incoming Procurement Act 2023 prioritises Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to simplify processes, boost innovation, and enhance supplier diversity. Created by IPEC and Gardiner & Theobald, this guide provides the tools to stay ahead, ensuring your procurement practices align with future-focused policy goals like net-zero transitions and mission-focused outcomes. Read More
The Procuring Innovation Playbook is your go-to guide for breaking down procurement myths and unlocking innovation opportunities. It provides practical solutions to overcome procurement barriers, explores innovation pilots, outlines diverse procurement routes, and offers insights on designing effective evaluation criteria—alongside successful case-studies and much more. Read More
The UK public sector spends over £284 billion buying goods and services from suppliers. It is a huge market but there’s still a misconception that only large suppliers can compete for this work. Read More
