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Towards a measurement framework for innovation procurement

A framework for tracking whether public procurement is becoming more innovation-oriented, where innovation-supporting practices are emerging, and whether these are associated with measurable innovation outcomes.

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Local empowerment through place-based innovation: lessons from the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator pilot

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Public procurement in the cultural sector: the need for innovation and place-based approaches

The cultural sector has a vital role to play in local economies and communities but the way it is procured is holding it back.

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Unlocking procurement for net zero: Overcoming barriers in social housing retrofit

Retrofitting social housing is central to achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions, while improving living conditions and reducing fuel poverty.

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Innovation Procurement Competency Centres

Why public procurement fails both public outcomes and high-growth companies: and how to fix it.

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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.

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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.

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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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