The Public Procurement Gazette

The call for evidence and open public consultation on the evaluation of key public procurement Directives has concluded, attracting a high response from stakeholders across various sectors and countries. The Commission is now analysing the feedback, which will help shape the next steps in the legislative review.

Discover how public procurement can drive social change in our latest report. It introduces a practical framework for assessing social impact and features insights from 75 EU-wide procedures.

The EU is tackling medicine shortages with the proposed Critical Medicines Act. This initiative aims to boost pharmaceutical production, strengthen supply chains, and ensure timely access to essential medicines. Learn how it will improve healthcare resilience across Europe.

Collaboration is key to successful PPI. Insight No 8 offers practical recommendations to boost participation and strengthen partnerships for better outcomes.

Paradigm Brussels, part of the Big Buyers Working Together community, has transformed IT procurement by reducing transport emissions and prioritising energy-efficient, durable devices. Sustainability now accounts for 10 % of procurement scores, with new guidelines helping smaller administrations adopt greener practices.

The Innovation Procurement Hubs programme has launched its mapping survey, and we invite you to complete it. Join our live webinar on 14 April to learn about the survey, how it relates to your work, and how your input can help shape the future of innovation procurement across the European Economic Area (EEA).

In this episode, we look back on the first year of the Regulation on foreign subsidies and its implementation by the European Commission. We highlight key challenges and examine its impact on businesses and procurement. Tune in for valuable insights!

The AI Act is now a reality, bringing new obligations for public administrations. This podcast episode explores how the updated EU model AI clauses can help public buyers procure trustworthy, fair and secure AI-enabled solutions. Don’t miss out – listen now!

The PPE+ Europe 2024 training programme ended with engaging sessions and a graduation ceremony in Brussels. Participants explored key procurement topics, and applications for the 2025 programme will open soon, offering new opportunities for public procurement professionals.

The European Commission and SKAO have launched the CO₂ Performance Ladder Europe community of practice to support public procurement authorities in integrating CO₂ reduction strategies and advancing sustainable procurement.

On 18 March, we hosted an introductory webinar on the Innovation Procurement Hubs, exploring their role in driving innovation through public procurement and introducing the new community of practice. Catch up on key insights by watching the recording and accessing the presentation!

Join decision-makers from contracting authorities across the EEA for an insightful session on advancing innovation in procurement. Explore strategies, best practices and real-world solutions from industry experts, and discover funding opportunities to support your procurement objectives.