Case Studies
Welcome to the IPEC Case Studies page, where we showcase real-world examples of innovation procurement in action. Explore how organisations are adopting cutting-edge strategies to drive value, efficiency, and innovation in their procurement processes. Gain insights and lessons from successful projects across the industry.
On the road to Net Zero: Driving Innovation with Electric HGVs
Decarbonisation of the transport sector forms a core component of UK government policy for reaching net zero by 2050. Road transport in particular will have a key role to play in this...
Safe procurement of drones for emergency search & rescue
As an executive agency of the Department for Transport (DfT) in the UK, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. In addition...
Geofencing: innovative technology to improve trackside worker safety
Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult won the Safety Award at the Railway Industry Association’s Railway Industry Supplier Excellence awards on 29 June for their work to take forward a...
How SBRI helped Belfast City Council transform problem-solving
By leveraging the SBRI framework, the Council collaborated with small businesses to develop creative solutions for local challenges, driving efficiency and delivering impactful results for the community. Business rates provide...
How Belfast is using procurement to unlock economic value
Given that a substantial proportion of Belfast City Council’s public services are funded through these local taxes, it was clear that the city needed an up-to-date register of businesses. A...
EV Charging Programme Barnet
The London Borough of Barnet secured £12 million in grant funding to support four EV projects, covering 50-75% of the project costs. However, the procurement process faced innovation barriers due...