Public and private organisations looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their catering are invited to join the INNOCAT project Buyers Groups. The groups will issue tenders for the procurement of innovative and environmentally friendly...

The November edition of the Sustainable Procurement Update has just been published and is full of information on new resources and opportunities for procurement, as well as capacity building and network events.This issue focuses on the launch of a...

Through employing innovative sustainable design techniques, researchers have developed a new "eco-light" which uses significantly less energy than traditional lighting. Whole lifecycle evaluation was used to ensure the product is comprehensively...

Northern Ireland's Finance Minister has defended the region’s procurement system, outlining the crucial role it plays in Northern Ireland's economy and calling for greater use of procurement as a means to stimulate innovation. Minister Simon...

The European Parliament is expected to formally approve a measure in November that will give public sector bodies the power to assess a tender’s contribution to innovation when awarding contracts for public works, goods or services. It will...

With Europe’s economy facing serious challenges, there is a need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to stimulate the market. Recognising this, ICLEI has co-developed the Procurement of Innovation Platform, an online hub that helps public...