Public buyers are shaping Europe’s innovation future; Marlene Wild and Yannis Zormpas from Boston Consulting Group explain how.
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Get key insights on the upcoming revision of the EU’s Public Procurement Directives as Nathalie Berger and Henning Ehrenstein unpack the findings, challenges, and innovations set to shape public procurement for the decade ahead.
In our new podcast episode, discover how cities across Europe can drive the green transition through sustainable solar PV procurement in just 10 minutes.
On 6 November, our BIM & Public Procurement Community of Practice hosted a webinar presenting the key findings from our recent survey and sharing a European best practice for integrating BIM in public tenders. A major takeaway? Around 75% of respondents support explicit BIM provisions in EU Directives — a clear signal that BIM is becoming a strategic enabler for efficiency, sustainability, and digital transformation in public construction. Missed the webinar? The recording and slides are now available — explore insights and practical strategies shaping the future of BIM in Europe.
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Please see here the questions and answers from our webinar on the next steps of the Innovation Procurement Hubs Programme.
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Please see the presentation and video recording from our webinar on the next steps of the Innovation Procurement Hubs Programme here.
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Discover how the CO2 Performance Ladder is helping public buyers and businesses across Europe cut carbon emissions and turn procurement into a powerful climate solution.
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On 7 October 2025, the Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) project will host the second Virtual Meeting with Decision Makers, focusing on “The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA): supporting the clean energy transition through public procurement.”
Learn how experts Samira Boussetta and Javier Lozano López answer key questions about BIM, its benefits, challenges, and the support offered by the Community of Practice in our latest podcast.
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Public procurement today makes up 14% of the EU’s GDP, giving it the power to shape markets and accelerate sustainability. Watch the webinar recording and see how the EU Ecolabel can make procurement smarter, greener and easier!
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On 11 June 2025, the second webinar of 2025 was held by the European Commission's helpdesk on GPP, focusing on the topic of “Reserved contracts and sustainable public procurement”.
See why members of the Big Buyers Working Together Project join forces—tackling forced labour risks, driving circular construction, and promoting innovation in health and digital services through collaboration.
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🎥 Missed the CPS Survey webinar? Catch up on the key takeaways and practical insights that will shape the future of innovation procurement.
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Tune in to our new podcast episode and learn how European cities are switching to zero-emission buses.
Recording and presentations given during the Big Buyers Working Together webinar on the Community of Practice on Sustainable Solar PV.
Presentations and recording of the EU GPP Helpdesk webinar on water and public procurement
Missed the "Caring for you, caring for the environment: the EU Ecolabel for absorbent hygiene products" webinar? Don't worry—the recording is now available!
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The AI Act is here—tune in to this podcast episode to learn how public buyers can stay compliant and procure trustworthy AI solutions.
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Explore the first year of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its impact on businesses and public buyers in this insightful podcast episode.
📢 Missed the IP Hubs Introductory Webinar? The recording and presentation are now available!
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