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The Public Procurement Gazette

Newsletter No. 9 | February 2024

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News

Social procurement gets a Community of Practice in Big Buyers Working Together

For the first time, the Big Buyers initiative will have a Community of Practice focused on socially responsible public procurement (SRPP). Currently, seven members from seven countries are being onboarded into the community.

 
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EcoQUIP Plus case study report on delivering efficiency, quality and sustainability in healthcare

Read a case study-based report, now available for download, detailing the insights gained from six EcoQUIP Plus innovation procurement projects, as they advance into their next innovation procurement endeavours.

 
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Inaugural co-creation session on the Public Procurement Data Space

During the session on 14 December 2023, the Commission presented the Public Procurement Data Space (PPDS) Website and Pilot to stakeholders. The PPDS GitLab was also introduced to facilitate documentation and improve collaboration.

 
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Big Buyers Working Together project launches a Community of Practice on Digital

After successfully completing the Needs Assessment phase, the Big Buyers Working Together project is launching the Community of Practice on Digital, coordinated by Eurocities.

 
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Strategic public procurement workshop held in Italy on 18 January

The National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC) hosted a successful workshop in Rome, focusing on public procurement as a strategic tool for the development of innovative and sustainable public policies in Italy.

 
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Events

Belgian Presidency Conference on Innovation Procurement

In the context of the Belgian Presidency, the Flemish Programme for Innovation Procurement (PIP) is set to host an international conference on 19-20 March 2024, at Tour & Taxis in Brussels.

Date
date 19/03/2024 - 20/03/2024
Venue
venue Tour & Taxis in Brussels, Belgium
 
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SPIN4EIC – Strategic Innovation Procurement: Elevate & Connect

Do you want to collaborate with Europe’s most innovative SMEs and start-ups and learn how to innovate your services with breakthrough solutions? Join us at this online launch event!

Date
date 22/02/2024
Venue
venue Online event
Organiser
Organiser EIC
Registration
Registration Register here
 
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Don’t miss the next co-creation session on the Public Procurement Data Space!

The session on 22 February will be a great opportunity to discuss more on the PPDS tools introduced in December’s session, and delve deeper into PPDS indicators and analytics.

Date
date 22/02/2024
Venue
venue Online only
 
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Webinars

Recording – GPP Helpdesk webinar

Social and environmental considerations and their link with the subject matter

A thought-provoking webinar on integrating social and environmental considerations into procurement processes and exploring their interconnections with the subject matter.

 
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Upcoming CAMSS webinar – ELAP

The European Library of Architecture Principles

Join the CAMSS team for their third webinar session, where they will explore the European Library of Architecture Principles (ELAP) and provide an overview of ELAP and the ELAP Validator.

Date
date 07/02/2024
Registration
Registration Register here
 
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Upcoming webinar – Unveiling the Public Sector Tech Watch Observatory

Navigating the European Landscape of AI and Emerging Technologies in the Public Sector

Interested in learning about the current state and future of public sector technology in Europe? If so, be sure to register for this AI-opening webinar!

Date
date 07/02/2024
Registration
Registration Register here
 
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ISSN: : 2600 - 5123 | Catalogue Number: ETAG22001ENN