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class=\"label-container\">\n            <p>Publication<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"title\">\n            <h1>How to measure procurement with innovation surveys<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"excerpt\">\n            <p>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        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"download-button\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.temper.digital\/ipec-microsite\/publication\/how-to-measure-procurement-with-innovation-surveys\/\">Read more<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .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-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1960_9f05aa-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The city of Birmingham is using public procurement to address its socioeconomic challenges and make its local economy more equitable. In this research brief, <strong><em>&#8220;Mobilising the Power of Local Spending &#8211; East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy (Part 2),&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> Conrad Parke from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) builds on the work outlined in the previous brief<em>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/publication\/practising-innovation-in-public-sector-procurement\/\">&#8220;Working with the Anchor Institutions (Part 1),&#8221;<\/a><\/strong><\/em> to examine the practical application of innovative procurement strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the coordinator of the Birmingham Anchor Network, Conrad has been working closely with procurement managers and officers from the Network partners, and this brief captures lessons and insights from their collaborative efforts to foster inclusive growth in East Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The previous brief <em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipec.org.uk\/publication\/practising-innovation-in-public-sector-procurement\/\">Working with the Anchor Institutions. Research brief no. 11\/2024 \u2013 4<\/a>)<\/em> introduced the concept of anchor institutions\u2014large public sector organisations with substantial local influence\u2014as key players in driving economic inclusivity and highlighted the barriers to embedding social value in procurement. This brief <em>(Mobilising the Power of Local Spending &#8211; East Birmingham Inclusive Growth Strategy. Research brief no. 11\/2024 \u2013 5)<\/em> focuses on the implementation of these ideas in East Birmingham, an area with significant socioeconomic challenges and a local economy dominated by micro-enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through initiatives such as hyper-local spending, simplifying procurement processes for smaller contracts, and fostering direct connections between anchor institutions and local businesses, the Birmingham Anchor Network is piloting approaches to address these barriers. This brief highlights the practical challenges encountered, the innovative solutions being tested, and the potential for these efforts to transform public procurement into a tool for equitable economic growth. This brief also offers an understanding of the practical application of procurement strategies, showcasing their potential to support local businesses, create jobs, and build resilient communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Points from the Brief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Socioeconomic Challenges in East Birmingham<\/strong>: Despite Birmingham&#8217;s overall economic growth, East Birmingham faces significant challenges, including high unemployment, widespread deprivation, and a business landscape dominated by micro-enterprises with fewer than nine employees. These issues underscore the need for targeted procurement strategies to foster inclusive growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Challenges in Procurement Practices:<\/strong> The brief identifies institutional barriers, such as cost-driven decision-making, risk aversion, and resource limitations, which hinder small businesses from accessing opportunities within public sector supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Hyper-Local Spending Initiatives:<\/strong> The Birmingham Anchor Network is piloting approaches to direct procurement opportunities toward businesses in specific neighbourhoods, aligning public spending with local economic needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Simplifying Procurement Processes:<\/strong> Efforts are being made to reduce the complexity and burden of procurement processes for smaller contracts, enabling micro-enterprises and social enterprises to participate more effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Building Business-Institution Connections: <\/strong>The initiative emphasises fostering relationships between anchor institutions and local businesses through &#8220;Meet the Buyer&#8221; events and sharing local business intelligence to increase engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Enterprise Support Initiative:<\/strong> Funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund, this 14-month project focuses on testing innovative procurement solutions while providing targeted support to local businesses to help them navigate public procurement processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Challenges in Procurement Practices:<\/strong> The brief identifies institutional barriers, such as cost-driven decision-making, risk aversion, and resource limitations, which hinder small businesses from accessing opportunities within public sector supply chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Testing Collaborative Solutions:<\/strong> The Network is experimenting with strategies like shared procurement needs across institutions, import replacement, and progressive ideas such as breaking down large contracts into smaller, more accessible &#8220;lots.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The city of Birmingham is using public procurement to address its socioeconomic challenges and make its local economy more equitable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1825,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"publication-white.php","categories":[],"class_list":["post-1960","publication","type-publication","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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