On April 2024, RREUSE launched its new research report: Advancing Climate, Environmental and Social Goals Through Public Procurement. The publication covers EU socially responsible and green public procurement best practices focusing on social enterprises active in reuse-oriented activities.

The latest meeting of the Commission Government Experts Group on Public Procurement (EXPP) addressed critical topics shaping the future of public procurement within the EU.

The European Commission will soon be launching PPE+ Europe, a new training programme for professionals working in central purchasing bodies (CPBs) across Europe.

The Council Conclusions on the European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) Special Report 28/2023 on Public Procurement were published in the Official Journal on 3 June 2024.

On 26 June, the European Commission will officially launch the 2024-2025 edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards. Winners in each category will receive up to EUR 75,000.

The Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) team organised its first in-person annual conference on 24 April. The event offered a unique opportunity for sharing knowledge, forging connections, exchanging insights, and weaving the fabric of collaboration among public buyers on innovative and sustainable p

How can socially responsible public procurement contribute to securing decent working conditions? Is the EU framework in this field fit for purpose? 

In April, several legislative proposals including provisions on public procurement were adopted.

Deadline for receipt of tenders:  20/8/2024. For more information: EU Funding & Tenders Portal | EU Funding & Tenders Portal (europa.eu)

The Commission marks the first anniversary of the Public Buyers Community Platform, a tool to help improve procurement practices across Europe. 

The European Commission is organizing training workshops on socially responsible public procurement (SRPP) aimed at public authorities and social economy entities in 12 Member States.