Sequel of the productive 2-day online meeting with Mission Cities brought together with public procurement experts, city representatives, and European Commission officials to discuss the future of innovation in procurement and the role of Strategic Public Procurement (SPP) and Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP).
Here's a snapshot of the key highlights and takeaways.
Key Themes:
- Innovation Procurement: Cities explored how SPP and PCP can help foster urban sustainability and innovation to tackle climate change challenges.
- Capacity Building: The event underscored the importance of increasing knowledge and training on PCP/PPI, particularly for cities with limited experience in innovation procurement.
- Policy Frameworks & Funding: European Commission funding opportunities and technical assistance were key talking points, with tools like SPIN4EIC and EAFIP being presented to support cities in their procurement projects.