Local approaches to public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023
Public procurement is a powerful lever for shaping local economies, yet it is still too often treated as a compliance exercise rather than a strategic tool.
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How innovation intermediaries support public procurement of innovation
Public procurement accounts for around 14 percent of UK GDP. This gives the public sector significant influence over how new ideas are developed and adopted, and how major societal challenges are addressed.
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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.
