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

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 Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) team is organising its first in-person Annual Event 2024. Let's strengthen the bonds of our innovation procurement community across the EU. Mark your calendar!

The Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional deal on the regulation prohibiting in the EU market products made with forced labour. 

To all interested potential service providers, please be aware of the Prior Information Notice for the upcoming Innovation Procurement Hub tender it contains important information

Learn about the session on Facilitating the access of startups and SMEs to the public procurement market that will take place as part of the conference on innovation procurement hosted by the Belgian Presidency

European Commission launches first investigation under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.

What lies ahead for sustainable public procurement in the European Union? Will the law move from possibilities to mandatory sustainability requirements? How is this development taking shape in light of the EU Green Deal? How to asses it and what to think of it? 

SILO, in collaboration with Escuela21, has been awarded a contract to provide strategic procurement trainings for public buyers and decision makers. 

Learn more about the key outcomes of the European Commission's 5th Co-creation session for the PPDS, held on 14 December 2023.