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Newsletter No.2 | June 2023
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In this issue
Foreword

Following the significant response to the launch of the Public Buyers Community Platform, our entire DG GROW team would like to extend a big “Thank you!” to the new and long-standing subscribers who are actively contributing towards the achievement of our collective goals. With over 450 members registered and participation to the Communities of Practice expanding, the platform has become a hub of activity that can only flourish going forward as ties and synergies grow stronger.

We invite you to scroll through this newsletter for public procurement updates, resources, training opportunities, and more – delivered from the platform straight to your virtual door!

Don’t miss the new In the Spotlight section: each month, the newsletter will feature one of the Communities of Practice hosted on the Public Buyers Community Platform to introduce its aims and activities.
News
Big Buyers Working Together: project launched with kick-off webinar and Needs Assessment Survey

Let us welcome the Big Buyers Working Together project! As announced during the official online kick-off on 25 May, the project has released a comprehensive survey as the initial step of the multistage Needs Assessment.

This assessment aims to identify key public procurement areas to focus on over the next five years in10 new Communities of Practice. For more information on the project and the survey, and to watch the video recording of the kick-off meeting, click below.
 
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How do start-ups fit in? A new brochure guides public buyers

Available in all EU languages, this brochure from the European Commission guides public buyers through the benefits of collaborating to modernise public services for citizens and businesses with the main contenders of the innovation ecosystem: start-ups. Platform members are encouraged to peruse the brochure and launch a new discussion inviting their peers’ contributions to the topic.
 
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International Procurement Instrument (IPI) publishes new guidelines

The guidelines issued by the EU International Procurement Instrument (IPI) are designed to streamline the application of the IPI Regulation by contracting authorities and contracting entities as well as by economic operators.
 
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Calls
European Innovation Procurement Awards 2023: open for applications

Applications are now open for the third edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards (EUIPA)! Submit yours here until 17 August 2023 (17:00:00 CEST).

Supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under Horizon Europe, EUIPA recognises the efforts of public and private buyers, as well as individuals and organisations that promote innovation procurement and pioneering procurement solutions.

Learn more about the contest and eligibility criteria.
 
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Open Market Consultation by CircularPSP project

The CircularPSP (Public Service Platforms for Circular, Innovative and Resilient Municipalities) project is actively approaching the market to gain insight into the state of play as well as future developments for successful procurement.

It will offer a series of webinars, a survey for future procurers to refine tender specifications and a matchmaking tool for suppliers to find suitable partners for consortia.

Visit the official CircularPSP website to find out more about the OMC and register to upcoming events.
 
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Webinars & Trainings
GPP Helpdesk: How to choose the most appropriate social clauses for tenders

The upcoming Green Public Procurement (GPP) webinar will focus on social clauses within tendering procedures, examining their current implementation and assessing the prevalent types of social clauses used throughout the procurement cycle.

Date
date 15/06/2023
Venue
venue Online
Registration
Registration Click here to register
 
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Recording – Procure4Health Webinar: The Process of Innovation Procurement

The webinar held on 18 May emphasised the significance of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) as a methodology that introduces new market opportunities for emerging innovative products, and fosters collaboration between start-ups and established companies.

 
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Recording – Webinar to introduce the Strategic Procurement Dialogues

On 11 May 2023, over 150 participants attended an online session hosted by PwC and ICLEI for DG GROW’s project titled “Organisation of workshops in the 27 Member States to develop a dialogue on the use of strategic public procurement (green, social and innovation)”.
 
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In the Spotlight
Procurement of AI

Let’s unlock the full potential of AI-enabled solutions to improve public services in a trustworthy, fair and secure way! The fast-growing Procurement of AI community is bringing together public buyers, suppliers and academics to demystify the procurement of AI.

 
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ISSN: : 2600 - 5123 | Catalogue Number: ETAG22001ENN