The 2023 race to find the most innovative procurers in the European Union has started. The contestants can submit their applications until 17 August 2023.

On February 22nd, the Public Procurement Unit of the European Commission kicked off a new initiative called 'Procurement Dialogues', to assist Member States in developing national plans on strategic procurement. The initial step, a one-hour Webex webinar, will take place on May 11th.