Resources on Procurement of Innovation

Doing innovation procurement requires specific knowledge and expertise. Luckily, many resources exist, including guidance, criteria sets and case studies, which can help you on your journey to purchasing innovative goods and services.

In addition, you can visit our 'Services and Expertise' page to find more information on specific projects, initiatives and other services which can support you to do innovation procurement in practice.

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Learning Technology Accelerator Online Course

Tools/GuidanceICT (information and communication techn.)

Learning Technology Accelerator Online course is for organisations and people who are interested in buying learning technologies. On this course you will learn: •Basics of innovation procurement (Pre-Commercial Procurement and Public Procurement of Innovation) •5 Steps to PCP and PPI in the field of Education •How to identify and communicate your needs to other interested procurers •Where to search for funding and how apply for it •How to analyze the market and confirm an innovation gap •How to implement a PCP •Differences between joined and coordinated PPI legal frameworks •Bonus chapter on emerging learning technologies between 2020 to 2030

English

Europe/EU

LEA

2020

Buying innovative learning technology for higher education: Lessons from the LEA project

Tools/GuidanceICT (information and communication techn.)

The LEA Project’s (learntechaccelerator.eu) goal is to accelerate knowledge transfer, dialogue and awareness-raising of innovation procurement within the learning technology (learntech) sector. A brochure has been published to selectively showcase reports and guidelines on innovation procurement of learning technology most relevant for universities. The publication covers the state-of-the-art and innovative trends in learntech development and also highlights useful tools for needs assessment and stakeholder dialogue to ensure that solutions developed through innovation procurement are fit for purpose for end users. Guidance from the European Commission on the legal framework and step by step approaches for innovation procurement is also included.

English

Europe/EU

ICLEI

2020

Driving energy efficient innovation through procurement - A practical guide for public authorities

Tools/GuidanceICT (information and communication techn.)Transport and vehiclesBuildings and constructionLighting

This guide provides clear steps for public authorities that want to become “innovation-friendly” – that is achieving the most innovative, energy-efficient solutions within their procurement actions, particularly through increased dialogue with suppliers and producers.

Multiple
English, Danish, Portuguese, Spanish

Europe/EU

The SMART SPP consortium, c/o ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

2011