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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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Why is IPEC important?
A mission-led support programme
for public authorities
The UK public sector spends £300bn a year buying good, services and works from 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.
Why is IPEC important?
Leading change in public authority purchasing
Through IPEC we will inspire and empower public authorities to adopt new procurement behaviours through practical support, the creation of robust evidence which makes the case for change and collective action.
By procuring more innovative solutions, the public sector can be a driver of innovative new ideas, providing innovative firms with the foothold they need to succeed in the market, fuelling the scale-up ecosystem and facilitating wider adoption of new tech services.
UK Government, Leading the future by creating it: Innovation Strategy, July 2021
At the same time, procuring more innovative products and services can lead to better and cheaper public services in the long run.
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Navigating public sector procurement
Navigating public sector procurement By Olga Kuzmich IPEC Community Manager, Connected Places Catapult Procurement in the public sector can be a challenging landscape, especially when introducing innovative technologies. 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 […]
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7 Tips for Delivering Innovation in Local Government
7 Tips for Delivering Innovation in Local Government By Robin Knowles, CEO, Digital Leaders 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 […]
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In-Conversation with Daniel Clarke
In-Conversation with Daniel Clarke We are thrilled to introduce our third “In-Conversation With” interview in the series! The initiative aims to celebrate transformational leaders across UK local authorities by sharing their expertise, success stories, and advice on implementing innovative procurement practices. This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Clarke, Head of Innovation and […]
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