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The RaDAR-PPI project has published a new policy brief with recommendations to strengthen innovation procurement in the fight against antimicrobial resistance through a One Health approach. It highlights key challenges, practical recommendations, and lessons learned from implementing innovative AMR.
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.
THERESA PCP has launched a €2.9M Call for Tenders to develop innovative hospital wastewater treatment solutions. Companies, start-ups, SMEs and innovators can apply by 31 August 2026 and use the matchmaking platform to build consortia.
The Public Buyers Community Platform has reached an important milestone: 2 000 members have joined the platform since its launch in April 2023!
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
Public guide consolidating the Value-Based Procurement methodology, sharing lessons and best practices to help European procurers replicate the RaDAR-PPI model. It shows how PPI can strengthen health systems and support results-based reimbursement models.
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.
The 2026 Big Buyers Working Together annual event will take place in Brussels on 12 May, seeking to highlight how public buyers deliver impact in a changing public procurement landscape.
New Application Cycle Launched and Advisory Work Commences with First Beneficiary
European network of public buyers (EUPPM) first meeting will take place on 15-17 October in Naples at Federico II University.
Inform us on how Intellectual Property Rights requirements in public procurement affect your business.
Find the most suitable partners for your proposal by accessing the THERESA PCP Matchmaking Platform
The ESG-score turns complex sustainability data into a simple 0–100 rating, making it easy for public buyers to factor environmental and social performance into procurement decisions. Read more about it!
Invitation to Complete the Questionnaire on the State of Professionalisation in Europe
The Public Consultation and Call for Evidence supporting the revision of the 2014 Public Procurement Directives closed on 26 January, generating strong stakeholder engagement: 745 contributions submitted under the Call for Evidence and 1,037 responses received through the Public Consultation.
From 1 January 2026, the EU public procurement thresholds adopted last year by the European Commission apply.
