GUIDANCE
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Explore the various entry gates for effective innovation procurement — we recommend beginning with Gate 0 to establish the foundations for success. This guidance is tailored for public-sector transport professionals and decision-makers, supporting them to confidently initiate dialogue with their procurement, legal, or finance teams.
Gate 0: Starting Point for Success
This section offers knowledge and guidance for public-sector professionals on the following: Why should you innovate? The need to do more with less is very apparent as public agencies manage...
Gate 1: Discovery of Innovative Solutions
Discovery means finding out more about something that already exists. In the context of innovation, discovery involves understanding new solutions and determining whether they are suitable for a particular challenge...
Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023
The Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), launched in February 2025, has been designed to bring a number of benefits that create a simpler and more flexible commercial process that better meets...
Gate 3: Routes to Market to Scale
Following the discovery stage and/or Preliminary Market Engagement, users should be sufficiently informed about which route to market would be most suitable to scale an innovative solution. For high-value procurements...
Definitions: Glossary of Terms
This section provides information on: Definitions Procurement Act 2023 Notices Refer to Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023 for further guidance. Did you find this information helpful? Your feedback is...