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News
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European Semester highlights the importance of promoting strategic procurement
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The European Semester Spring Package emphasises public procurement’s role in economic governance, focusing on efficiency, transparency, and anti-corruption, and increased competition. It promotes sustainable procurement for digital and green transitions, urges environmental considerations in decisions, and calls for enhanced capacity, professionalism, and digital transformation in procurement.
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The NZIA enters into force
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The Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) requires public authorities to consider sustainability and resilience criteria for certain net-zero technologies in procurement processes.
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New online tool: Procurement for Buyers
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The European Commission has launched an online tool for procurement entities, providing reliable information on international procurement rules. Users enter the procuring entity, subject matter, and estimated value to get lists of eligible and excluded countries based on trade sanctions. This tool eliminates the need to consult individual trade agreements.
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New training programmes for public procurers in Europe
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Two free training programmes have been launched for public procurers interested in Innovation Procurement and staff in Central Purchasing Bodies. The PPE+ Europe programme focuses on strategic procurement for large public buyers, covering topics like sustainability and innovative procurement. The Procure Innovation EU programme aims to foster innovation procurement across the European Economic Area.
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The evolution of IP usage in public procurement
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The latest Report on Innovation Partnerships (IPs) for 2016-2023 is available now. It highlights a total contract value of EUR 148 million and a focus on social, green, or digitalisation objectives. The report shows increased IP use and includes detailed insights and trends.
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BBWT Social CoP investigates how to incorporate SRPP principles in their tenders
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The Big Buyers Working Together (BBWT) project convened its third Community of Practice meeting on Social Procurement, welcoming new members from the University of Cagliari and Lithuania’s Procurement Office. Discussions focused on defining Socially Responsible Public Procurement (SRPP), emphasising principles such as fair labour conditions and ethical supply chains.
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Have your say! Take the BIM in Public Procurement survey
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We are excited to announce the launch of a survey focused on gathering essential information on the needs for EU collaboration among public buyers concerning Building Information Modeling (BIM) and public procurement. We want to hear from you!
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Events
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Shaping the future of public procurement
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The European Commission will host PPDS Day 2024 on 24 September to celebrate the launch of the Public Procurement Data Space. Attendees can anticipate live demonstrations, insightful sessions on data quality and technical aspects, and networking opportunities to explore the benefits and functionalities of PPDS firsthand. This exclusive in-person event invites all stakeholders to participate in shaping the future of public procurement across Europe.
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Second BEE Symposium promotes sustainable public procurement
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The Second Bordeaux European Exchanges (BEE) symposium took place on 27 June at Cité Mondiale in Bordeaux, with a focus on sustainable public procurement. Organised by the City of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Métropole, and UGAP, the event included discussions on re industrialisation, transitions to a green economy, the impact of AI, and digital responsibility.
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Strategic public procurement workshop in Romania
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The 14 June workshop gathered representatives from government ministries and public institutions involved in construction, innovation and transport. They discussed barriers faced by public buyers and outlined a roadmap to enhance strategic procurement in the country.
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Denmark defines public procurement strategy
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The 27 June workshop focussed on defining strategic public procurement, as well as the challenges and barriers in green, socially responsible and innovative public procurement. Participants exchanged views on the topic.
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Strategic public procurement workshop in Slovakia
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The 12 June workshop brought together stakeholders from Slovakia’s public authorities and business organisations. They discussed a range of issues, including ways to promote green, socially responsible and innovative public procurement.
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Calls
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Webinars
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