Deep Dive 1.6 Revolutionary, responsible, and responsive relationalism in public procurement

Seminar Rooms 1 & 2

This session will delve into the public procurement professional's role in relational public contracting for innovation, sustainability and VCSEs. By exploring the intricate relationship between procurement practices and relational contracting, we will highlight how professionals might drive social value through collaborative and responsible partnerships.

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Presentations

Sustainable procurement at local government level in the Czech Republic and Slovakia

The Czech Republic and Slovakia are the countries with the lowest share of green procurement in the European Union. At the same time, these two countries are among the most …

The “Rule of Two” and Federal Contract Set-Asides: The Effect of Kingdomware vs. U.S. on Equity in Contracting

Public procurement is often used to invest in small and disadvantaged businesses (SDBs), both to help such firms grow and to advance marginalized communities. In the U.S., the federal government …

The Interplay of Discretion and Complexity in Public Contracting and Renegotiations

Governments and private partners often face unforeseen contingencies that make contract renegotiations unavoidable. This study leverages data from the Tender Electronic Daily eProcurement platform—based on European Union (EU) public procurement …

Embedding social value in procurement

There is increasing expectation for public procurement to deliver positive outcomes for society and the communities which public bodies serve. This emphasis on social value is not a new concept, …

Intangible cultural heritage in public procurement: challenges, opportunities and the role of storytelling

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY:

Intangible cultural heritage is often neglected in public procurement, but its inclusion can contribute to ensuring that local and cultural practices, expressions, knowledge, skills and traditions, …

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Deep Dive 1.6 Revolutionary, responsible, and responsive relationalism in public procurement