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
Thirty new collaborations with external organisations have been secured by nine companies in the West Midlands as a direct result of the DIATOMIC UK Accelerator, new impact figures show. Analysis by Connected Places Catapult reveals that year one of the accelerator, which focussed on challenges set with Birmingham City Council’s… Read More
But now, after National Highways launched a competition to find new ways to manage such hazards, six winning ideas are going to be trialled which could help to protect road users. Working with Connected Places Catapult, the Hazard Protection on Roads Accelerator targeted small or medium enterprises that may not… Read More
Eighteen out of 20 companies participating in year one of the Clean Futures Accelerator have entered into serious discussions with new customers about their innovations, with contracts under consideration. What’s more, £2.6 million has been secured for SMEs through contracts or research and development funding; with a further £43 million… Read More
Britain is set to enter an exciting period for public services. Not only did last week’s King’s Speech set out 39 new Bills – several of which will have profound implications for investment in our towns, cities and for transport – but the new Procurement Act, which comes… 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
“As individuals, many of us feel we should be recycling more and consuming less,” remarks Dr Luis Torres-Retamal, an Associate Professor with Nottingham University Business School. “But organisations and Governments could certainly do much more.” And while many local authority officers understand the need to spend more on sustainable outcomes,… 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
