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European commission

12 JULY 2024

Public procurement monitoring reports published

The public procurement monitoring reports submitted by EU and EEA countries to the European Commission under Directive 2014/23/EU, Directive 2014/24/EU and Directive 2014/25/EU are now available online.

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European commission

4 JULY 2024

Innovation Procurement Training Programme for Public Buyers - 1st and 2nd Edition.

The registration process is already open for the 1st and second edition of the Procure Innovation EU training Programme for Public Buyers. Get ready to enhance your skills and knowledge in Public Procurement of Innovation.

Community: Procure Innovation EU

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European commission

4 JULY 2024

An overview of the use of Innovation Partnerships (IPs) in the EU and EEA

Explore the 2024 update on the Report on the use of Innovation Partnerships (IPs) in the EU and EEA. Discover our latest analysis featuring IP cases from 2023.

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European commission

4 JULY 2024

New training programmes for public procurers in Europe

These training programmes will be free of charge to participants, include training delivered by international experts, and will contribute to the increased use of public procurement as a strategic tool across Europe.

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European commission

21 JUNE 2024

Co-Creation session on the Public Procurement Data Space

The next co-creation session will take place on 27 June (online), showcasing the latest developments of the Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS).

Sector: Defence, Security and SafetyFacility & Fleet Management and EquipmentICT, Cloud and dataservicesMobility & Transportation

European commission

21 JUNE 2024

Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS) Day – The Grand Opening

The European Commission is hosting a full day event to celebrate the go live of the Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS) on 24 September.

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21 JUNE 2024

Procure Innovation EU - 2nd edition Training Programme - Decision Makers

Join the second edition of Procure Innovation EU - Training Programme aimed at Decision-Makers to gain practical insights into successful public procurement implementations from innovation procurement experts from the cities of Amsterdam and Haarlem. Register now!

Community: Procure Innovation EU

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European commission

6 JUNE 2024

EXPP meeting: Insights on the key public procurement issues for the next future

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.

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European commission

6 JUNE 2024

Coming soon! New SME friendly strategic procurement training for central purchasing bodies

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

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5 JUNE 2024

Council Conclusions on the ECA’s Report on Public Procurement

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.

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4 JUNE 2024

EIC to launch 2024-2025 edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards

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.

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22 MAY 2024

EU funded innovation procurement project Drug Detect reaches its Operational Validation phase

Learn how the project has reached its Operational Validation phase and how the follow up Validation Phase will be organised

Sector: Defence, Security and Safety

17 MAY 2024

Belgian and Norwegian Event on Socially Responsible Public Procurement from April 18, 2024

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

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29 APRIL 2024

Publication of call for tenders “Innovation Procurement Hubs”

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

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European commission

25 APRIL 2024

The Public Buyers Community Platform celebrates one year of reshaping the European procurement landscape

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

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European commission

23 APRIL 2024

Procure Innovation EU - Level 2 Training Programme

Procure Innovation EU - Training Programme registration for Level 2 is now open. If you are a decision maker interested in taking your procurement of innovation strategy to the next level, register to our upcoming workshop.

Community: Procure Innovation EU

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European commission

18 APRIL 2024

Socially responsible public procurers kick off community of practice in Big Buyers Working Together

The Big Buyers Working Together project launched in January its Community of Practice on Social procurement. This group will focus on using their purchasing power to contribute to social policy goals.

Community: Social Procurement

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European commission

18 APRIL 2024

Big Buyers Working Together kicks off Community of Practice on Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

Last January, the Big Buyers Working Together project kicked off its Community of Practice focusing on the public procurement of vehicles used for the delivery of environmental services, particularly street cleansing and waste collection.