Value chain collaboration in public procurement of ICT and phones

Summary
Achieving circular value chains through public procurement requires a fundamental shift toward value chain collaboration (VCC). This webinar will explore needs and barriers to fostering VCC in the public procurement of ICT and phones. 

Highlighting two cases from North-West Europe, the session will present perspectives from both buyers and suppliers. Speakers will emphasise the importance of collaboration across the value chain. 

Agenda

10.30 – 10:35  
Welcome and introduction and presentation of the Circular Shift project

10:35-10:45 
Opportunities for VCC in the public procurement of ICT/phones  

10:45 - 11:10 
Developing a large-scale contract for remanufactured laptops: the case of Ireland 

11:10 - 11:30
End-of-life strategies for laptops with social impact: the case of Mechelen, Belgium 

11:30 - 11:45 
Conclusions and recommendations for collaboration across the ICT value chain

11:45 - 12:00 
Q&A and closing 

About us
Circular Shift is an EU-funded project initiated to scale up the circular public procurement of textiles and ICT/phones in 5 Member States (the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, and Ireland). Circular Shift is developing a value chain collaboration (VCC) method of procurement that will be piloted by public authorities.