Procuring Innovation Playbook

Jenny Beresford-Jones,
Senior Legal Advisor at Mills & Reeve LLP

Rikesh Shah,
Head of IPEC

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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 procurement routes, and offers insights on designing effective evaluation criteria—alongside successful case-studies and much more.

This playbook is tailored for procurement professionals, innovators, decision-makers, and public sector teams ready to:

  • Explore innovative solutions to pressing challenges.
  • Build partnerships with innovators and SMEs.
  • Navigate procurement rules while fostering creativity.

What you'll gain:

  • A clear understanding of common myths that limit innovation.
  • Understanding of how to use Pre-Market Engagement (PME) to uncover untapped opportunities.
  • Strategies for running successful trials and scaling them responsibly.
  • Guidance on leveraging flexible processes and frameworks to attract SMEs and spark creativity.
  • Tools to design contracts and KPIs that reward collaboration and innovation.

Download the playbook now to access practical steps to build a future-ready procurement strategy, expert advice on navigating procurement rules while fostering innovation, and tools to manage risks while achieving transformative results.

Who is the report for?

This report is for public sector leaders, innovators, policymakers, and procurement professionals looking to drive innovation and tackle challenges in procurement.