Guidance

Here, you'll find valuable insights, tools, and frameworks to help navigate the evolving procurement landscape. Stay informed with practical guidance to enhance your strategies and decision-making.

SME tender support guide

The UK public sector spends over £284 billion buying goods and services from suppliers. It is a huge market but there’s still a misconception that only large suppliers can compete...

Public innovation procurement resource kit

Connected Places Catapult is engaged with experts and representative bodies from across the public procurement ecosystem to challenge the myths surrounding public procurement

Innovation partnerships: an effective but under-used tool for buying innovation

Despite a number of Innovation Partnerships being advertised by the public sector across the EU, use of this procedure in the UK still remains fairly low in comparison to other procedures commonly...

Suppliers’ six steps to support greater public sector innovation

Developed strategically, public sector spending can be used to drive innovation, with the twin goals of improving outcomes for the public and supporting sustainable public finances.