Resources

23 JANUARY 2026
FACTSHEETS
PUBLIC

Procurement of AI community of practice and EU AI Model Contractual Clauses

The Public Buyers Community on AI procurement equips public authorities with shared tools and expertise to procure AI systems that are safe, responsible, and aligned with EU rules.

ICT, Cloud and dataservices

Community: Procurement of AI

14 JULY 2025
FACTSHEETS

Public Procurement Directives consultation: what did the Factual Summary report reveal?

What do stakeholders think about the EU Public Procurement Directives? This factsheet highlights the main insights from the recent consultation and outlines the next steps in the review process.

18 DECEMBER 2024
FACTSHEETS

Public procurement of innovation through innovation partnerships

Public procurement of innovation (PPI) involves public buyers purchasing or developing innovative solutions not yet or only partially available. Discover more on our fact sheet!

27 SEPTEMBER 2024
FACTSHEETS
PUBLIC

Join the Public Buyers Community Platform!

Discover the Public Buyers Community Platform—an initiative by the European Commission’s DG GROW aimed at transforming public procurement in the EU. Access valuable resources, connect with peers, and collaborate on sustainable procurement practices to make a meaningful impact together!

Community: Coordination Group Public Buyers Community

European commission

2 OCTOBER 2023
FACTSHEETS

Public Buyers Community Platform: Infographic

Discover the Public Buyers Community’s main objectives and the platform’s sections in this infographic.

17 MAY 2023
FACTSHEETS

Life-cycle costing Calculation Tools (DG ENV)

Life-Cycle Costing (LCC) is being applied by an increasing number of public authorities across the EU and in a range of sectors.

European commission

27 SEPTEMBER 2022
FACTSHEETS

Innovation Partnership: Quick Guide from Practitioners

This brief and easy-to-use guide describes the functioning of Innovation Partnerships step by step, explaining how to carry out market consultations and how to organize the preparation, negotiation and implementation phases.

European commission

27 NOVEMBER 2021
FACTSHEETS

Public Procurement Procedures and Instruments in Support of Innovation

This brief and easy-to-use guide introduces the concept of public procurement of innovation and helps you identify the best procedure for you to engage in this process. It describes both procedures with and without Research and Development and helps you navigate the world of procurement procedures according to the EU Public Procurement Directives. Available in all languages.