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End of year message from Rikesh Shah
End of Year Message from Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC As 2024 draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on a very productive year for the...
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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...
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How to measure procurement with innovation surveys
Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre commissioned experts from the University of Manchester to develop evidence-base to inform procurement processes unlocking the full potential of government spending to drive the transformation of...
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Procuring innovation playbook
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...
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Mobilising the Power of Local Spending – East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy
The city of Birmingham is using public procurement to address its socioeconomic challenges and make its local economy more equitable.
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National Procurement Policy Statement consultation
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...
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Practising Innovation in Public Sector Procurement
Conrad Parke, from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), examines both theoretical and applied aspects of Practising Innovation in Public Sector Procurement in two research briefs.
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Call for proposals: Reducing emissions in commercial cooking
IPEC is delighted to be supporting Westminster Council in their innovation procurement exercise to invite innovators to submit a proposal to trial their solution that can help reduce the emissions...
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Demystifying Procurement
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...
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Transparency on the reporting of public procurement information
IPEC Research, a centre funded by the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre, commissioned a paper through experts from the University of Manchester to identify some key barriers affecting the transparency of...
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Leveraging the Procurement Act for Place based Net Zero Innovation
A recent webinar in the series of Net Zero Living: Procuring for Net Zero explored the new Procurement Act which will come into force in February 2025. This change represents...
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Connect Places Summit 2025
19 March, 2025
At Connected Places Catapult we connect people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity. To deliver jobs and growth for regional economies multiple stakeholders need to...