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Place-based Public Procurement for a Low-Carbon Future: Regional Economic Impacts of Retrofitting
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Place-based Public Procurement for a Low-Carbon Future: Regional Economic Impacts of Retrofitting

This research brief examines how place-based public procurement can accelerate housing retrofit delivery and strengthen regional economic outcomes, using the West Midlands as a case study.
6 days ago
Local approaches to public procurement under the Procurement Act 2023
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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.
1 month ago
How innovation intermediaries support public procurement of innovation
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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.
1 month ago
Transforming UK public procurement in the post-Brexit era
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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.
5 months ago
From Challenge to Opportunity: Senior Leaders on Procurement Innovation
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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.
10 months ago
The role of government buyers in shaping firm productivity
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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.
1 year ago
Place-based collaborative opportunities and challenges for public procurement of innovation
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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.
1 year ago
Public Procurement and Regional Development in the UK
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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.
1 year ago
Extracting Insights from Procurement Data
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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.
1 year ago
The role of public procurement on the performance of knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS)
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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.
1 year ago
Retrofitting Social Housing in the West Midlands
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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.
1 year ago
Public Procurement and SME’s Innovation in the UK
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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.
1 year ago

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