{"id":357,"date":"2024-09-24T20:51:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T19:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:50480\/ipec-research\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T14:32:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T14:32:50","slug":"ipec-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/ipec-research\/","title":{"rendered":"IPEC Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<section class=\"ipec-hero alignfull has-global-padding \">\n  <div class=\"ipec-hero__image\">\n    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1980\" src=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-44-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"ipec-hero__container is-layout-constrained\">\n    <div class=\"ipec-hero__content\">\n      <div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n        <!-- Breadcrumb NavXT 7.4.1 -->\n<span property=\"itemListElement\" typeof=\"ListItem\"><a property=\"item\" typeof=\"WebPage\" title=\"Go to IPEC.\" href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\" class=\"home\" aria-current=\"page\"><span property=\"name\">IPEC<\/span><\/a><meta property=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span>\n      <\/div>\n          <div class=\"ipec-hero__content-inner\">\n      <h1 class=\"ipec-hero__title\">IPEC Research<\/h1>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\n        Our ambition is to deepen understanding of the effectiveness of innovation procurement in driving innovation for better public services while boosting economic growth. Working with regional and local authorities we can disseminate best practice and empower local decision makers.\n      <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id357_a78588-d4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column357_335633-b2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column357_335633-b2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column357_335633-b2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview\">Overview of IPEC Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Our ambition is to deepen understanding of the effectiveness of innovation procurement in driving innovation for better public services while boosting economic growth. Working with regional and local authorities we can disseminate best practice and empower local decision makers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the launch of the UK Innovation Strategy in 2021, and the Innovation, Science and Technology Framework in 2023, deploying public procurement as a driver of innovation has been recognised as a central UK policy objective. The 2024 Framework update said \u201cWe know that public procurement is a powerful lever to drive innovation nationally and nurture creativity and growth in local business communities\u201d. However, as the Strategy spells out \u201cthe overall culture, expertise and incentive structure of the public sector means there is a low appetite for risk and experimentation\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-temper-blocks-button\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-temper-blocks-button__inner\">\n                    <a class=\"has-cpc-green-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/about-ipec-research\/\" >\n                                <span>Read more<\/span>\n                            <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"publications\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"publication-carousel\">\n    <div>\n        <div class=\"title\">\n            <h2>Publications<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"button\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/all-publications\/\" >View all<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"splide\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"publication-splide\">\n        <div class=\"splide__track\">\n            <div class=\"splide__list\">\n                                    <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">Public Procurement and Regional Development in the UK<\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"excerpt\">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 local economic growth and innovation. It argues that, in order to harness the full potential of public procurement for regional development, a shift towards more strategic, innovation-friendly, and regionally sensitive procurement practices will be needed. Key recommendations of this brief include:<\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/public-procurement-and-regional-development-in-the-uk\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">Extracting Insights from Procurement Data<\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Understanding trends in public sector spending, supplier engagement, and funding allocation effectiveness is crucial in building trust in the government. A comprehensive understanding of procurement contracts enhances accountability and provides actionable intelligence for policymakers and stakeholders, enabling them to assess the effectiveness of procurement strategies and monitor progress toward sustainability goals.<\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/extracting-insights-from-procurement-data\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">The role of public procurement on the performance of knowledge-intensive business services (KIBS)<\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (KIBS) are the cornerstone of innovation in a knowledge-based economy. Acting as facilitators, carriers, and sources of innovation, KIBS firms play a pivotal role in enhancing both public and private sector capabilities. These services encompass a wide range of expertise, from accountancy and management consultancy (Professional KIBS or P-KIBS) to IT and R&#038;D services (Technology-based KIBS or T-KIBS).<\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/the-role-of-public-procurement-on-the-performance-of-knowledge-intensive-business-services-kibs\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">Retrofitting Social Housing in the West Midlands<\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"excerpt\">The UK is at a critical point in its transition to a net-zero future, with one of the most urgent challenges being the retrofitting of social housing to transform them into energy-efficient, low-carbon homes to meet the 2050 net-zero targets. While the benefits of this transition are apparent (lower emissions, higher living standards, and cheaper energy prices), attaining it will necessitate overcoming numerous barriers. Public procurement is at the heart of this challenge: the mechanism through which funding is secured for projects, quality is maintained, and key stakeholders are aligned.<\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/retrofitting-social-housing-in-the-west-midlands\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"splide__slide slide\">\n                        <h2 class=\"title\">Public Procurement and SME&#8217;s Innovation in the UK<\/h2>\n                        <p class=\"excerpt\">Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre commissioned experts from the University of Manchester to develop evidence-base to inform procurement processes unlocking the full potential of government spending to drive the transformation of UK economy. <\/p>\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/public-procurement-and-smes-innovation-in-the-uk\/\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n            <button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev slider-arrow-container\">\n                <svg width=\"8\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M7 13L1 7L7 1\" stroke=\"#2E2D2B\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n            <button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next slider-arrow-container\">\n                <svg width=\"8\" height=\"14\" viewBox=\"0 0 8 14\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M1 13L7 7L1 1\" stroke=\"#2E2D2B\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" 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.kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id357_8158b3-cb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kt-inner-column-height-full\">\n<style>.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column357_2b442a-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column357_2b442a-31 > 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class=\"cpc-card__content\">\n                <h2 class=\"cpc-card__title\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"team-member-card__open-modal\" data-post-id=\"1907\">City REDI (University of Birmingham)<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"team-member-card__excerpt\"><div>City REDI\u00a0is a leading evidence-based and policy-focused academic research institute at the University of Birmingham, focused on inclusive economic, social, and environmental development. <\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cpc-card__footer\">\n            <button class=\"team-member-card__open-modal\" data-post-id=\"1907\">\n                <svg width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M12.2773 16.3333V12.3333M12.2773 8.33325H12.2873M22.2773 12.3333C22.2773 17.8561 17.8002 22.3333 12.2773 22.3333C6.7545 22.3333 2.27734 17.8561 2.27734 12.3333C2.27734 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class=\"cpc-card__content\">\n                <h2 class=\"cpc-card__title\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"team-member-card__open-modal\" data-post-id=\"1911\">Manchester Institute of innovation Research (MIoIR)<\/a>\n                <\/h2>\n                <div class=\"team-member-card__excerpt\"><div>Manchester Institute of innovation Research\u00a0(MIoIR) is a centre of excellence in the field of innovation studies based at the Alliance Manchester Business School.<\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cpc-card__footer\">\n            <button class=\"team-member-card__open-modal\" data-post-id=\"1911\">\n                <svg width=\"25\" height=\"25\" viewBox=\"0 0 25 25\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path d=\"M12.2773 16.3333V12.3333M12.2773 8.33325H12.2873M22.2773 12.3333C22.2773 17.8561 17.8002 22.3333 12.2773 22.3333C6.7545 22.3333 2.27734 17.8561 2.27734 12.3333C2.27734 6.8104 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The scheme supports UK strategic goals, promotes academic engagement and is designed to enable researchers to work with the Catapults, undertaking a project or activity in an area of strategic importance. Successful applicants are awarded up to \u00a350k to cover university salary costs, travel and accommodation during the placement, and consumables used at the host Catapult.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id357_28bfb3-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/10\/heptinstall-ian-cropped-230x230-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/>\n                                                        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"cpc-card__content\">\n                    <h3 class=\"cpc-card__title\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/researcher\/dr-ian-heptinstall\/\">Dr Ian Heptinstall<\/a>\n                    <\/h3>\n                                                            <div class=\"cpc-card__excerpt\"> University of Birmingham<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column357_d12feb-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column357_d12feb-f5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column357_d12feb-f5 > 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