The EC-funded PRO-LITE project is working with cities across Europe to purchase innovative lighting solutions that offer social and environmental benefits whilst contributing to economic growth. Through the project, the cities of Turin (Italy) and...

To make government more innovative, the City of San Francisco (USA) has started a programme that uses private sector ingenuity to improve public services. Started by the Office of the Mayor, the "Entrepreneurship in Residence" programme provides...

In an effort to gather evidence, opinions and feedback regarding the use of intellectual property rights and trade secrets in public procurement procedures, the European Commission has launched a public consultation. Opened on 20 April, the...

To ensure that buildings can meet the demands of increased urbanisation, climate change, and the need for greater energy efficiency, the public body Innovate UK is providing £60 million in grant funding over the next five years to encourage...

Smart technology will shape the future of our cities, tapping into available knowledge to make our urban spaces more navigable, efficient and responsive - and public procurement has a large role to play in heralding this shift towards innovation,...

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown (DLR) County Council has rolled out hundreds of solar powered, compacting litter bins in the south-east region of County Dublin (Ireland), leading to reduced waste service costs. Between 2009 and 2014, as a result of the...