{"id":679,"date":"2024-09-24T22:46:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T21:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:50480\/?page_id=679"},"modified":"2025-02-28T10:19:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T10:19:10","slug":"about-us-what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/about-us-what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"About us &#8211; What we do"},"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-41.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cp-ipec.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/ipec-hero-41-1536x1536.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\">What is IPEC?<\/h1>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\n        The Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre is a specialised initiative focused on creating new value in public sector by bringing in innovative solutions through procurement.\n      <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n    \n\n    <\/div>\n  \n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:7rem;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:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id679_1da531-ee 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-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .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-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column679_09d26a-da{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column679_09d26a-da > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column679_09d26a-da\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our aim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We aim to empower councils and local authorities to embrace innovative procurement practices, driving positive regional and national strategic outcomes by doing things better, cheaper, faster, greener and safer for public authorities through market innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To achieve this IPEC offers guidance, resources, and support in navigating the how innovative solutions can support procurement barriers. Our services include access to best practices, training programs, expert consultations, and networking opportunities designed to improve procurement strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through our partnerships with industry experts and stakeholders, IPEC facilitates the identification, evaluation, and implementation of innovative solutions tailored to the requirements of public authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our mission this year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This year we rely on your knowledge and insights to achieve our mission to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023 we now have a framework for establishing the benchmark for excellence in procurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-style-2\">\n<li>Identifying the obstacles arising from procurement within the public sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a secure environment for sharing procurement failures, shifting away from a culture of blame towards embracing lessons learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference IPEC has made to date<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it was created two years ago, IPEC has facilitated the implementation of innovative procurement practices across various councils and local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, IPEC has enabled public authorities to streamline processes, achieve cost savings, accelerate project timelines, reduce environmental impact, and enhance safety standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centres efforts have resulted in tangible improvements in service delivery, infrastructure development, and overall operational efficiency within the public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We provide innovation guidance, training, and shared learning to tackle the procurement barriers you encounter. We also run a funded annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/ipec-cohort\/\">cohort programme<\/a> where we work closely with five local authorities to find innovative solutions to their specific procurement challenges and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, we share insights open access learning through case studies to aid other local authorities confronting similar challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to find out more, share your barriers in procurement or get involved? 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