Case Studies
Welcome to the IPEC Case Studies page, where we showcase real-world examples of innovation procurement in action. Explore how organisations are adopting cutting-edge strategies to drive value, efficiency, and innovation in their procurement processes. Gain insights and lessons from successful projects across the industry.
On the road to Net Zero: Driving Innovation with Electric HGVs
Success in public-sector procurement starts with support and guidance at the application stage to enable innovators to bid for bigger pots of funding — as shown by the Electric Freightway project...
Safe procurement of drones for emergency search & rescue
The incoming Procurement Act 2023 prioritises Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to simplify processes, boost innovation, and enhance supplier diversity. Created by IPEC and Gardiner & Theobald, this guide provides the...
Geofencing: innovative technology to improve trackside worker safety
Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult won the Safety Award at the Railway Industry Association’s Railway Industry Supplier Excellence awards on 29 June for their work to take forward a...
How SBRI helped Belfast City Council transform problem-solving
By leveraging the SBRI framework, the Council collaborated with small businesses to develop creative solutions for local challenges, driving efficiency and delivering impactful results for the community. Business rates provide...
How Belfast is using procurement to unlock economic value
Given that a substantial proportion of Belfast City Council’s public services are funded through these local taxes, it was clear that the city needed an up-to-date register of businesses. A...
EV Charging Programme Barnet
The London Borough of Barnet secured £12 million in grant funding to support four EV projects, covering 50-75% of the project costs. However, the procurement process faced innovation barriers due...