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Public procurement is a powerful tool governments can use to drive innovation. But how can public buyers make it work in practice?
As part of the DemoTrans Horizon Europe project, Utrecht University researched how public buyers prepare their tenders for innovation.

Last call! Applications for the third cohort of PPE+ Europe close this week. Public procurers working in central purchasing bodies or organisations with a regulatory or policy function are invited to apply and strengthen their strategic procurement skills alongside peers across Europe.

 

Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change. Public procurement is no longer just about buying goods and services at the lowest price. Public tenders should contribute to Europe’s resilience, innovation, competitiveness and political and economic security

After a successful implementation of two rounds of the training programme - PPE+ Europe 2024 and 2025, applications for PPE+ Europe 2026 are open and will be closing the next 29th of May. Make sure to submit your application on time to secure a spot!

 


 

After the successful implementation of PPE+ Europe 2024 and 2025, applications are now open for the third round of the training programme for public procurers, PPE+ Europe 2026. Do not miss the informative session to address your questions about the programme!
 

As we finalize the comparative report on procurement professionalisation to be presented in Brussels in the coming weeks, we are also shaping the programme of the European Conference on Procurement Professionalisation, taking place in Naples from 15 to 17 October 2026.