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The City of Espoo (Finland) has decided to transform Kera, a formerly industrial/logistic area into a sustainable city district, in line with circular economy principles. Public procurement plays a key role here...
On April 14, 2025, we hosted a dedicated webinar on the Innovation Procurement Hubs Programme Ecosystem Mapping Survey. The session explored the survey’s purpose, structure, and relevance to your work.
Welcome to the official Q&A post for the IPH Ecosystem Mapping Survey! It will be regularly updated to ensure clarity and transparency for all community members.
Help Scalable Cities Initiative of the European Commissionturn public procurement into a high-impact tool for climate neutrality, innovation, and economic growth.
Big Buyers Working Together with the city of Oslo is organising in-person hackathons on 13-14 May 2025, focused on Charging & Energy Infrastructure for the Green Transition in Transport & Construction. Discover more and let’s collaborate and co-create a sustainable and energy-efficient future!
Biogipuzkoa HRI has announced a new call for tender within the RaDAR-PPI EU project! With a contract value of €120,000 (VAT included), this initiative aims to support the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Companies have until May 7, 2025, to submit their bids.
The deadline for submission of Procura+ Awardshas been extended to 30 April to give public authorities more time to prepare their applications. The Global Initiative of the Year category has opened the Awards this year for the first time for submissions from outside of Europe.
Fergal Grogan, Assistant Principal Officer at the Office of Government Procurement, discusses Ireland's progress on its first National Public Procurement Strategy. Learn about the key themes and actions shaping the future of public procurement in Ireland by reading the full interview.
Have you already started the Innovation Procurement Hubs Programme Survey but aren’t sure how to continue? Or are you still wondering: “Where does my organisation fit in—and why does this matter?”
This is your chance to get clarity. Join our upcoming live webinar to learn what the survey is about.
Exciting news for public procurement authorities across Europe! The European Commission and SKAO have launched the CO₂ Performance Ladder Europe Community of Practice, a new community to help drive sustainable procurement and reduce CO₂ emissions.
The EU is taking action to prevent medicine shortages. The proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to boost pharmaceutical production, strengthen supply chains, and ensure timely access to essential medicines. Discover how this initiative will improve healthcare resilience across Europe.
The PPE+ Europe 2024 training programme concluded on a high note, featuring sessions on critical procurement topics and a heartfelt graduation ceremony. Participants gained valuable insights into negotiations, anti-corruption, market engagement, and more. The 2025 programme opens soon - stay tuned!
The new report 'How to Apply Socially Responsible Public Procurement: An Impact-Driven Framework with Indicators and Practical Examples' provides a structured approach to integrating social considerations into public procurement.
📢 Innovation Procurement Hubs Introductory Webinar – Recording & Presentation
Join us for our upcoming webinar on April 9th and enhance the impact of your public procurement strategy!
The European Commission is seeking feedback on new guidelines for the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR). These guidelines will clarify how the Commission assesses foreign subsidies and their impact on competition in the EU. The Call for Evidence is open until 2 April 2025—have your say!
Two and a half years ago, a small batch of remanufactured laptops were delivered to the Port of Brussels after having travelled by boat from Saudi Arabia. This experiment was run by Paradigm Brussels, an administration of the Brussels region.
The Competitiveness Compass sets a strategic path to boost Europe’s innovation, resilience, and economic strength. It outlines key measures on innovation, decarbonisation, and security, with new approaches to public procurement. Discover how it shapes Europe’s competitive future.
