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 Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC). It has been a year of significant progress, marked by collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and tangible impact… Read More
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 derived from the European Union. Read More
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 in commercial cooking. About the Commercial cooking project Air quality in Westminster continues to be a significant environmental challenge, affecting… Read More
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 fostering innovation. Elizabeth Vega OBE, Group CEO of Informed Solutions, highlighted that governance should be agile and adaptive, supporting decision-making processes… Read More
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 Ministry of Housing,… Read More
This week, we had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Clarke, Head of Innovation and Technology at Greater Cambridge Partnership, delving into topics on innovation, procurement, and how these strategies are applied in Cambridge. What is a Greater Cambridge Partnership, what is your role in it, and what challenges is… Read More
The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC) has been at the forefront of these efforts, aiming to embed innovative procurement practices within public sector organisations. A recent study sheds light on the current sentiment in the procurement world, revealing both challenges and opportunities. Growing Awareness but Limited Understanding… Read More
Innovation in procurement is a multifaceted concept, especially within the risk-averse and budget-stretched environment of the public sector. Some advocate for trials, R&D, market-making, and using competitive dialogue or flexible procedures to ensure full market engagement as part of the process. Empowering SMEs Another approach… Read More
As the 2024 IPEC Cohort kicks off, we look forward to an exciting and innovative journey towards creating more value through procurement. Read More
As the 2024 IPEC Cohort kicks off, we look forward to an exciting and innovative journey towards creating more value through procurement. Read More
