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The UK public sector spends £380bn a year in the private sector. UK local government procurement alone accounts for £60bn a year. This represents a huge market and a significant lever public authorities can use to create and shape markets.

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Offering mission-led support for public authorities.

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Activating and disseminating innovative procurement practices.

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Unlock the Power of Procurement: IPEC First Annual Sentiment Analysis 2024

Procurement is a powerful lever for innovation, with the UK public sector spending £380bn annually and local government alone accounting for over £60bn. But how well is this potential being harnessed to drive innovation and create better public outcomes?

Procuring Innovation Playbook

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A practical guide to pre-market engagement

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.

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Public sector innovation starts with procurement 🚀

Innovators need support to bring solutions to market. Public sector buyers need the right tools to procure them.

That’s why we created the Innovation Procurement Support Tool – your go-to resource for:

🔹 Market intelligence to inform decision-making
🔹 Best practices & case studies to guide procurement strategies
🔹 Insights on the Procurement Act 2023 for innovation-friendly approaches

Whether you’re a transport manager, local planner, or service owner, this tool helps simplify procurement and make innovation more accessible.

Ready to procure smarter? Try the tool today! 👇

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The new Procurement Act aims to simplify processes and encourage more flexibility.

But when it comes to innovation, is it making a difference?

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Smarter procurement for a sustainable future 🌍

Did you know procurement can play a key role in decarbonisation and Net Zero efforts?

The Innovation Procurement Support Tool supports public sector professionals by:

🔹 Highlighting procurement strategies that drive sustainability
🔹 Reducing barriers to adopting innovative solutions
🔹 Providing guidance to make procurement work for you, not against you

With the Procurement Act 2023 bringing more flexibility, now is the time to rethink how the public sector buys and innovates.

Get started today! 👇
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A practical guide to pre-market engagement

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...

Sentiment Analysis

Procurement is a powerful lever for innovation, with the UK public sector spending £380bn annually and local government alone accounting for over £60bn. But how well is this potential being...