IPEC Research

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Transforming UK public procurement in the post-Brexit era

Public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 aims to drive innovation and social value through flexible, strategic practices. This brief outlines key lessons for effective implementation.

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From Challenge to Opportunity: Senior Leaders on Procurement Innovation

The Senior Leaders Casebook is your essential guide to turning procurement into a strategic lever for innovation.

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The role of government buyers in shaping firm productivity

Public procurement is a major economic force in the UK, accounting for £385 billion annually.

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Place-based collaborative opportunities and challenges for public procurement of innovation

Public procurement is a powerful tool for economic growth, innovation, and social impact.

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Public Procurement and Regional Development in the UK

This research brief discusses the implication of recent policy developments, including the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) and the Procurement Act 2023, which highlight the potential for procurement to drive local economic growth and innovation.

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Extracting Insights from Procurement Data

Understanding trends in public sector spending, supplier engagement, and funding allocation effectiveness is crucial in building trust in the government.

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The role of public procurement on the performance of knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS)

Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (KIBS) are the cornerstone of innovation in a knowledge-based economy.

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Retrofitting Social Housing in the West Midlands

The UK is at a critical point in its transition to a net-zero future, with one of the most urgent challenges being the retrofitting of social housing to transform them into energy-efficient, low-carbon homes to meet the 2050 net-zero targets.

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Public Procurement and SME's Innovation in the UK

Public procurement represents a pivotal mechanism for fostering innovation, constituting nearly 15% of GDP in OECD countries.

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A practical guide to pre-market engagement

The incoming Procurement Act 2023 prioritises Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to simplify processes, boost innovation, and enhance supplier diversity.

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How to measure procurement with innovation surveys

Public procurement holds significant potential to drive innovation across industries.

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Mobilising the Power of Local Spending – East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy

The city of Birmingham is using public procurement to address its socioeconomic challenges and make its local economy more equitable.