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Gate 0: Starting Point for Success
Key ingredients for the procurement of innovation, from definition to engagement.
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GATE 1: DISCOVERY OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
How to choose the best way to research and test solutions prior to the commercial stage.
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Gate 2: The Procurement Act 2023
Raising awareness about the changes and updates on Procurement of Innovation with the new reform launched in February 2025.
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Gate 3: Routes to Market to Scale
How to adopt procedures that are aligned with the Procurement Act 2023 and are also appropriate in scope when ready to scale.
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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...
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Procuring Innovation Playbook
The Procuring Innovation Playbook is your go-to guide for breaking down procurement myths and unlocking innovation opportunities. It provides practical solutions to overcome procurement barriers, explores innovation pilots, outlines diverse...
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Innovation procurement support tool
A guidance and support tool for non-procurement professionals in the public sector, designed to help them make informed, innovation-friendly procurement decisions with confidence.
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Definitions: Glossary of Terms
A handy guide to terminology and acronyms commonly used in innovation procurement.
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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...
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Public Procurement and Regional Development in the UK
This research brief discusses the implication of recent policy developments, including the National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) and the Procurement Act 2023, which highlight the potential for procurement to drive...
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Procurement Act comes into force
Procurement Act comes into force message from Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC The new Procurement Act provides a greater focus for everyone in the public sector (not just commercial managers)...
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In-Conversation with Fumi Kitagawa
Fumi Kitagawa is a Professor in Regional Economic Development at the University of Birmingham. She works at the City-Region Economic Development Institute (City-REDI) based in Birmingham Business School, and leads...