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  • EC Content
  • 7 JUNE 2022
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Study on the Value of the Innovation Partnership – Prof P. Portier

In this masterclass Prof P. Portier introduces the methodology of assessing the pricing of innovation partnerships. The discussion includes the challenges of pricing innovation in a public project and the importance of complying with European legal frameworks. The speaker emphasizes the need to design a technical methodology that meets the expectations of all stakeholders, including public buyers and innovative solution providers. Transparency and cost proportionality are key factors in pricing innovation partnerships.

  • EC Content
  • 31 MAY 2022
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Study on the Value of the Innovation Partnership – Professor Giovanni Azzone, Politecnico di Milano

This document aims to propose an easy-to-implement methodology that can be used by public buyers during the evaluation and negotiation phase of a contract based on the innovation partnership procedure. The methodology specifically: (1) defines a price limit for the contract, which ensures that no undue price is paid; (2) allows us to compare the offers of different suppliers and to determine the best one for the administration.

  • EC Content
  • 17 MAY 2022
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Public Procurement

AI is an essential technology crucial to our technological sovereignty and the preservation of public interest, offering better and more cost-effective services that are accessible to citizens. However, it also poses unique risks and challenges that must be addressed to ensure compliance with fundamental rights and European values.

  • EC Content
  • 10 DECEMBER 2021
  • LEGISLATION AND POLICY

Webinar on Human Rights Due Diligence in Public Procurement

Discover how public buyers can promote sustainable production by addressing the risk of human rights violations in the industrial supply chain! Join us to learn about the latest techniques and practices for responsible procurement.

  • EC Content
  • 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.

  • EC Content
  • 16 NOVEMBER 2021
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Webinar on Connecting to the Innovation Ecosystems

Discover the significance of ecosystem innovation and how public buyers can benefit from collaborating with emerging players. Join us to explore the importance of an ecosystem approach to innovation.

  • EC Content
  • 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Webinar on Preliminary Market Consultation

The webinar which is part of a series of webinars introducing the innovation procurement guidance, discusses the preliminary market consultation process. The speakers introduce tools for market engagement and presents best practices from across the EU.

  • EC Content
  • 21 JUNE 2021
  • TEMPLATES & GUIDANCE

Guidance on Innovation Procurement

The purpose of this Notice is to offer practical guidance on innovation public procurement. It is not legally binding. While the Notice occasionally paraphrases the provisions of EU legislation, it is not meant to add to or diminish the rights and obligations set out in that legislation. Insofar as the Notice could be understood as interpreting EU legislation, it warrants stressing that only the Court of Justice of the European Union is competent to give a legally binding interpretation of EU law. Available in all languages.

  • EC Content
  • 21 MARCH 2021
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Webinar on Heavy Duty Electric Vehicles

The second of a cycle of webinars on the achievements of the Big Buyers project! How can public buyers drive the market through public procurement? This second event will focus on the Working Group that learnt how to procure «Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles for Waste Collection and Street Cleaning».

  • EC Content
  • 1 FEBRUARY 2021
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Third webinar on Innovation Partnership

This webinar marks the end of our Innovation Partnership series, and it focuses on the negotiation and execution of partnership projects. The distinguished speakers from Europe will share their insights and examples of successful innovation partnerships. The session will include a Q and A about valuable information from our experts.

  • EC Content
  • 1 DECEMBER 2020
  • WEBINARS AND TRAINING MATERIAL

Second Webinar on Innovation Partnership

The second webinar on the Innovation Partnership highlighted the effectiveness of collaborating with external partners to achieve desired results in procurement processes. Leveraging the Innovation Partnership model involves collaborating with external partners to develop innovative, sustainable, cost-effective, and efficient solutions.

  • 28 FEBRUARY 2020
  • TEMPLATES & GUIDANCE

Driving change through public procurement - A toolkit on human rights for policy makers and public buyers

This Toolkit helps public procurement policy makers, buyers, and contract managers implement measures in public procurement to ensure suppliers respect human rights. It contains a range of practical examples of how this is already been done around the world across all stages of the procurement lifecycle.