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Public procurement for a just, net zero transition

Public procurement in the United Kingdom (UK) is undergoing a period of transition and represents a powerful, yet under-exploited, tool for advancing a just and net zero transition at the local level.

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3Ci: The Cities Commission for Climate Investment

A national initiative unlocking private investment into local net zero projects through place-based collaboration, now transitioning into government delivery.

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Providing UK businesses with a platform to grow

Supporting UK businesses to grow through the provision of networking, collaborations, and introductions

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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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ROTI and NOTI: A Model to Accelerate Public Service Innovation

Local public services across the UK face persistent and shared challenges: fragmented capacity, duplicated effort, legacy technology, inconsistent information governance, cyber resilience, and under investment in service design. These issues slow improvement, increase costs, and lead to uneven service experiences for residents.

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Concrete truck tech developer lays foundations for growth

Construction clients are embracing digital systems to monitor the condition of concrete arriving on site. One technology firm offering tools to keep concrete in spec is Cloud Cycle, which took part in the HS2 Innovation Accelerator.

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Data Action Plan sets out a connected vision for transport

Unlocking data promises multiple benefits for the movement of people and goods, says Sam Rose of the Department for Transport, a platinum sponsor of the Connected Places Summit.

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Chief Scientific Adviser celebrates five transport innovators

Exceptional start-up firms participating in the Transport Research and Innovation Grants programme were recognised at the Connected Places Summit.

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Transport AI applications selected for business case funding

Three start-up businesses using AI to make transport systems smarter will be supported to develop their business cases.

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Bristol Temple Meads to test latest in station innovations

Systems designed to reduce passenger stress and make station surfaces less slippery will be trialled this spring.

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Capital focuses on creating places from under used land

Transport for London’s property arm is aiming to boost the capital’s economy by up to £1 billion by the end of the decade by developing more land for housing around transport assets.

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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Connected Places Catapult join forces to target innovation-led growth

The new collaboration aims to create opportunities for technology testbeds at strategic locations across the region and unlock infrastructure investment.

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