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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The competitive dialogue
A guide to the optimal use of the competitive dialogue procedure produced by the Dutch central government based on a number of recent Dutch experiences.
English, Dutch
Netherlands
Public Procurement for Innovation in Baltic Metropolises
A collection of case studies of the procurement of innovative solutions in the Baltic region. The report also summarises the main elements considered favourable to innovation
English
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden
Biberstrasse 5, Vienna, Austria - Historical renovation with sustainable material
The refurbishment of this historic building addressed energy-efficiency, and ventilation. The klima:aktiv tool was applied in the renovation process, which includes a 33% reduction in energy demand for heating and cooling as well as innovative energy monitoring techniques.
English
Austria
Transport for London - Construction innovation seminars
A case study examining construction innovation seminars held by Transport for London (TfL) to capture innovative ideas around sustainable construction from its current construction suppliers.
English
United Kingdom
RAPIDE
The project is focused on supporting the implementation of good practice relating to the role of the public sector in stimulating innovation in partner regions. In particular, the project will help businesses, primarily SMEs, to bring innovative products and services to the market more quickly.
English
Europe/EU
Lead Market Initiative For Europe
The Lead Market Initiative is the European policy for 6 important sectors that are supported by actions to lower barriers to bring new products or services onto the market.
English
Europe/EU
Innovation and Public Procurement. Review of Issues at Stake
A study prepared by the Frauenhofer Institut for the European Commission analysing existing rules and current practices of public innovation procurement and examples of good practices. It also presents general lessons learned.
English
Europe/EU
Developing procurement practices favourable to R&D and innovation
Expert group report prepared by the European Commission, DG Research in 2005. It explores options for good practice and policy in 'procurement for innovation', including presenting a detailed set of recommendations.
English
Europe/EU
PRO-INNO Exploratory Team Report - Towards Innovative Public Procurement
A report from PRO INNO Europe on the challenges and possible responses for trans-national cooperation in innovative procurement
English
Europe/EU