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- Get practical guidance on preparing tenders for innovation. Learn effective preparation methods and how to identify the most suitable suppliers and stakeholders.
- At its annual meeting in Ljubljana, the Circular & Fair ICT Pact focused on turning shared recommendations into practical action. By strengthening collaboration and aligning priorities, public organisations are sending a clearer signal to the market for more circular, fair and resilient ICT.
- The latest support package delivered by the Innovation Procurement Hubs programme helped Iceland strengthen pre-procurement planning and innovation capabilities. The initiative continues to equip public authorities across Europe with practical tools and peer learning opportunities.
- Build the skills to plan, deliver and manage innovation procurement projects through this intensive five-day training programme in Vienna. Designed for public buyers, the programme combines practical learning with expert guidance and covers all travel, accommodation and meal costs. With only 30 places available, register early to secure your spot.
- The International Public Procurement Award is now open for applications, recognising outstanding academic work in national, European and international public procurement law. Young academics across Europe aged 35 or under can apply if their theses were completed between 1 April 2025 and 30 September 2026. Prizes of up to EUR 5 000 are on offer.
- An in-depth analysis of public procurement professionalisation, based on evidence from 32 countries, has been published by the European Network of Public Procurement Managers (EUPPM). It offers country-by-country breakdowns and best practices. Download the Professionalisation of public procurement in Europe report.
- The European Commission is seeking consultancy services to establish and manage the communities of practice within the Public Buyers Community. This is a unique opportunity to connect procurement professionals across Europe, drive knowledge sharing and support the modernisation of the EU's public procurement framework.
- A new report explores responsible business conduct in public procurement and examines how it can be better aligned with the evolving EU legislative framework. Access the Incentivising responsible business conduct through public procurement report.
- Draft standardisation request amending Commission Implementing Decision C(2025)618 as regards products with digital elements in support of Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on horizontal cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements
- Draft standardisation request in support of the implementation of Commission Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 laying down ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, wireless charging pads, battery chargers for portable batteries of general use and USB Type-C cables