Thank you all for joining us at the 1st eafip Major event in Paris and for attending the PPI Award!! Each and every participant made it a true success. Don't forget to check our website, LinkedIn and Twitter for the event pictures and for further news about the initiative http://eafip.eu/
The focus will be placed on innovation procurement of ICT-based solutions in the health and care of the elderly sectors. Participants will have the opportunity to receive invaluable information about good practices and to receive hands-on support. Places are limited so register now! http://eafip.eu/events/workshops/1st-eafip-workshop-health-and-innovation-procurement/
My question is focused on receiving details on application of multi-provider framework to supply social services to refugees or similar recipients. In this case, the services package is set out in the european and national legislations.
Dear members of the Procurement Forum,
We worked hard behind the scenes in the last months and today you can enjoy an improved forum.
A quick overview of what's new:
Organised file storage
In groups you can now organise your files in folders and subfolders in addition to tags.
Better groups
If you are a group manager you can explore many new options: sub-groups, customisable widgets, a title photo among others. These will help to make your groups feel much more personalised.
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The assistance deadline has been extended until 10th November so apply now and benefit from free assistance for your innovation procurement of ICT-based solutions http://eafip.eu/assistance/
I am pleased to announce the upcoming Procura+ Webinar entitled Intelligent procurement of energy-using products. The webinar will take place on Thursday 29 October at 15.00 (CET).
Click here to register.
The webinar includes a preview of the new EC Criteria for ICT, and a case study of how energy-efficient procurement has been successfully achieved. For more information, check out the webinar agenda.
This event is aimed at procurement practitioners or policy makers who want to ensure...
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The draft technical reports for EU GPP criteria and an EU Ecolabel for cleaning services are now under review. Comments on the drafts are being accepted until 13 November 2015.
In order to access the drafts, you will need to register to the BATIS platform (http://eippcb.jrc.ec.europa.eu/batis/). If you have any queries about your BATIS registration or need technical assistance, please contact the helpdesk at: JRC-IPTS-PRODUCT-BUREAU@ec.europa.eu
Once registered, you can reach the doc...
You are very welcome. If you're interesgted in receiving more information about the H2020 funding opportunities, don't hesitate to join us at the 1st eafip event http://eafip.eu/events/major-events/eafip-major-event-paris/
If you’re interested in beginning an innovation procurement project, finding out which are the best practices tailored to your field, or how to access the Horizon 2020 funding, then don’t pass up this last opportunity to register! http://eafip.eu/events/major-events/eafip-major-event-paris/
If you are interested in finding out how to access the funding for your innovation procurement project (about € 40M in 2016 and € 84M in 2017), then visit this webpage for in depth information https://goo.gl/YBYJgI
The Commission Expert Group for Bio-based Products organizes a workshop to gather feedback on draft recommendations for setting up policy actions for the market uptake of bio-based products and processes.
See for more details:
As a procurement coach I would like to know your main 'hurdle' or 'challenge' in achieving procurement success.
HI! I work for Ministry of Railways, Government of India and I would be interested in sharing our recent experiences in procurement of sustainable products. Regards, Sanjay Email: sanjayviti@gmail.com
The University Hospital Policlinico Sant’Orsola of Bologna (Italy) - AOSP – will be launching a public procurement tender for the organization and management of a system of people-centred soft-services structured with the innovative approach of integration, innovation and sustainability.
The awarding process will be completed indicatively by 2015, in order to activate the contract at the beginning of year 2016. The documentation in English and Italian is accessible using the link:
http:/...
The ITS Congress and Exhibition is the world’s largest event in intelligent transport systems and services. Through the main theme “Towards Intelligent Mobility – Better Use of Space”, the Bordeaux Congress will focus not only on how achieving intelligent mobility will change our lives but also on the benefits space can bring to ITS applications.
On this occasion, a scientific session will be held presenting SYNCRO, an innovative public procurement of road data gathering systems (October 8th,...
If you haven’t yet registered for the 1st Major eafip Event, no need to worry, the registrations are still open! Be one of the few to take part in this two-day conference which will focus on best practices in innovation procurement, major PCP/PPI initiatives and the latest HORIZON 2020 funding opportunities. Register via the eafip website.http://eafip.eu/events/major-events/eafip-major-event-paris/
The 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production are organising calls for proposals to support the shift towards SCP. Governments and not-for-profit organizations in developing countries and countries with economies in transition are invited to submit proposals in response to these calls. The latest calls are:
1. Sustainable Lifestyles and Education - scaling up and mainstreaming
http://www.scpclearinghouse.org/d/the-clearinghouse/100-10yfp-trust-fund-call-f...
With thanks to the efforts of the PRO-LITE project, London Underground has now published an OJEU notice for the Supply of Energy Efficient Light Fittings and Lamps Framework. Since the initiation of the project in November 2012, the PRO-LITE team within Transport for London have built the case for innovative lighting solutions for use across London’s transport network. Through the work lead by the PRO-LITE project team, the London Underground will put in supply frameworks for between 40 and...
Registrations are now open for the 1st Major eafip event which will be held on the 27th & 28th August at the Paris Town Hall. By attending you will have the chance to learn all about best practices in innovation procurement, major PCP/PPI initiatives and so much more!
If you wish to get up to speed with the latest HORIZON 2020 funding opportunities, the strategic use of innovation procurement, the launch of the eafip Toolkit and many other interesting topics, then take advantage of this o...
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ICLEI is currently hiring for the position of: Officer, Sustainable Economy and Procurement. The position is based in the ICLEI European Secretariat in Freiburg, Germany. The working language of the position will be English. Applications will be accepted until 21 September 2015.
The role is varied and includes overseeing the development and delivery of small or medium sized European projects on sustainable procurement; writing reports and guidance, undertaking research and developing case studie...
Considering launching an innovation procurement project (through PCP or PPI)? Already have a concrete innovation procurement concept but not sure how to put it into practice? eafip will give support to EU public procurers who design and implement innovation procurements for ICT based solutions!
12 EU procurers will be selected to receive local assistance, including legal assistance, in their start-up and implementation of their PCP or PPI. Find out more by filling out the questionnaire on our...
I would like to add that the survey is not only availabe in English, but also in Polish and German.
Our aim is to find out the specific interests of of stakeholders (which are all of us in the Forum!) in the public procurement of innovative bio-based products and services (BBPS). We essentially would like to know why (or why not) you are procuring for BBPS, what are the hurdles you have to overcome and what kind of help would you need to make the procurement of innovative BBPS easier. Based o...