IPEC Annual Reception 2025: Empowering Local Authorities through Innovative Procurement and Shared Success Stories

Following the success of our inaugural reception at the House of Lords last year, this event will highlight the recently launched publications from IPEC that are designed to support public sector teams in enhancing their innovation procurement practices.

These three key papers, released in November 2024, provide valuable insights and guidance:

1. The IPEC Annual Sentiment Analysis (2023-24) First Edition
   This inaugural edition offers insights into the current landscape of innovation procurement within the public sector, identifying key barriers and the early adoption stages across local authorities. It positions IPEC as a partner for organisations to navigate these challenges and highlights the benefits of innovation procurement for achieving public sector goals effectively.
2. The Procuring Innovation Playbook: How to Unlock Innovation in your Public Procurement Process
   A step-by-step manual for public sector procurement teams and those looking to innovate their current procurement processes. This playbook outlines strategies for integrating innovation into procurement processes. It includes actionable advice, real-world case studies, and best practices to help teams adopt an "innovation-first" approach while navigating regulatory requirements.
3. Unlocking Innovation in Public Procurement: A Practical Guide to Pre-Market Engagement
   This guide emphasises the importance of early supplier engagement in the procurement process. It provides tools and best practices for building partnerships with innovative suppliers, aiming to enhance transparency and foster a collaborative approach to procurement.

The reception will provide a platform for attendees to engage with the authors of these publications, delve deeper into the findings, and discuss how to implement the insights within their own organisations.

In addition to the publication discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to meet the IPEC Advisory Group and hear directly from our 2024 IPEC Cohorts.

This is a great chance to learn about their experiences, insights, and how collaborative efforts have driven innovation in procurement.

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