A seamless integration of innovation procurement into intricate challenges faced by municipalities, such as the energy transition, circularity, climate change, and sustainability. That is a common aspiration shared by procurement leaders interviewed by the PROCEDIN project. Their key message lies in the alignment of public procurement of innovation with broader…
In the realm of procurement, municipalities grapple with risk aversion, especially when considering innovative approaches. This article explores strategies to address this obstacle. Through insights from the PROCEDIN project’s whitepaper, we aim to share knowledge on the tools needed to overcome these challenges and foster innovation in public procurement.
In the pursuit of innovation through procurement, cities face a spectrum of barriers. In this extract from the PROCEDIN’s whitepaper, we delve into the strategies and enablers identified by procurement leaders, determined tackle the lack of capacity of public buyers, and facilitate the implementation of Procurement of Innovation (POI).
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In the third PROCEDIN project’s whitepaper pill, we learn that initiating the procurement of innovation (POI) journey involves a multitude of triggers and dark spots. Through interviews with procurement leaders, various starting points and valuable advice have emerged, providing essential insights for municipalities venturing into the realm of innovation-driven procurement.
The second pill from PROCEDIN’S Whitepaper on adoption of innovation procurement draws insights from eight illustrative case studies. They unfold the journeys of cities, shedding light on their unique challenges, successes, and visions for the future. Each of them provides a nuanced understanding of how cities navigate the complexities of…
BUILD’s sister project, PROCEDIN, elaborated a white paper focusing on the achievement of various form of innovation through public procurement. It collects insights gathered from interviews with 15 public procurement leaders across Europe. They shed light on barriers, enablers, and strategies for successfully leading Procurement of Innovation projects. This is…
Moving towards the advancement of innovation procurement, the BUILD project reveals a comprehensive plan for 2024. This dynamic roadmap encompasses key activities aimed at increasing knowledge exchange based on international confrontation and interactive gatherings, including the Final Event in Brussels on 18. June 2024.
In the landscape of innovation procurement, the BUILD project has been on a journey to cross remarkable advancements over the past year. Join us for a recap of our exciting achievements, as we delve into key milestones and the most useful insights on public procurement of innovation, including tips on…
The CircularPSP project has recently launched a game-changing €5.64 million tender inviting suppliers to design, create, and test a pioneering 'circular economy solution'. It is intended to empower municipalities, their staff, and local businesses to adopt circular practices with greater speed, frequency, breadth, and effectiveness. The tender submission is set…
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