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The latest WeBuySocialEU training aims to give Austrian public buyers and social economy actors a better understanding on how socially responsible public procurement (SRPP) can be applied in practice.
PPE+ Europe 2024 kicked off its first of four Strategic Procurement Trainings on 4 November 2024 in Vienna (Austria). This inaugural event brought together procurement professionals from various European countries, setting an engaging and collaborative tone for the entire programme.
To foster a more inclusive type of buildings and renovations, the city, in collaboration with the DESIRE project, has used New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles to involve the community and to prepare for the renovation of the residential building Ziepju 11. A Circular Economy Centre was also built.
The Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) Project continues its journey exploring procurement solutions for public authorities towards a more sustainable future.
Learn innovative procurement strategies from Lithuania! Join the third webinar adressed to Decision Makers on using the Design Contest for digital solutions on November 26th.
The Procure Innovation EU Training Programme wrapped up its second edition, equipping public buyers from across Europe with advanced strategies and fostering networks to lead the future of procurement.
The European Commission is set to launch a comprehensive evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives. This in-depth analysis will examine competition levels, simplify processes, and assess the achievement of strategic objectives.
The Mobility Community of Practice (CoP) within the Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) Project will focus on advancing the procurement of Zero-Emission Bus Systems and Services to help public authorities build the knowledge and skills needed to meet the EU's targets for zero-emission bus systems.
The Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) Community of Practice (CoP) working on Sustainable Solar panels has made the guide ‘How to Prepare and Start a PV Project’ available in 24 EU languages.
Join the Community of Practice on Sustainable ICT Procurement! Contribute to shape sustainable ICT procurement in the EU and collaborate on best practices, explore Eco-friendly standards, and drive innovation in line with the EU’s green and digital goals.
BBWT CoP Circular construction organised a study visit to Kamp C, in Belgium, a combination of knowledge hub, experimental area and working space.
Find more in the article and check out the video about Kamp C here.
The Community of Practice will discuss BIM integration in public procurement during the upcoming webinar, with a focus on its vision, challenges, and next steps.
Thank you to everyone who applied for the Strategic Procurement Training for Centralised Procurement Organisations (PPE+ Europe 2024)! The application period officially closed on 21 August 2024, and we're excited to announce that the training will kick off this November in Vienna!
Read C40 Cities new step-by-step guide for cities on how to use procurement to create and shape climate-friendly markets across a range of sectors.
Are you involved in IT purchasing? Share your insights on sustainability in cloud and IT infrastructure by taking this brief 4-minute survey. Your feedback will help inform future policies aimed at fostering a more sustainable IT ecosystem. Powered by the Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Alliance.
Curious about the challenges of buying innovation from startups? Discover the hurdles of public sector innovation procurement and how new approaches are tackling them. Read our latest news item to learn more.
Gothenburg (Sweden) will have new electric trucks by Spring 2025; Oslo (Norway) is developing a new fleet management system for the entire municipality; Helsinki (Finland) will not allow anymore combustion engine vehicles.
This autumn, the Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) project team will be delivering insights on a bouquet of best practices across our cities. From an 8k metro line extension in Fornebubanen (Oslo), to the first 100% circular office in Belgium, Kamp C. Jealous already? Check out more!
P4H will implement anOMCfor the 4 common needs identified by the healthcare public procurers within the Community. The 4th need identified aims to challenge the market to develop innovative solutions for advancing the preservation of biological samples for molecular biology studies.
Finnish Public authorities and social economy entities (SEE) are invited to take part in a training organised as part of the WeBuySocialEU capacity-building efforts. The training will take place on 23 September (09-16) and will be in Finnish.
