The case study collection Making Socially Responsible Public Procurement Work: 71 Good Practice Cases has now been translated in all EU languages, except Gaelic. This will make it easier to replicate the case studies presented in the collection across Europe.
The aim of the collection is to improve awareness and understanding of SRPP, by showcasing 71 examples of how public buyers have achieved social benefits in practice. The case studies demonstrate correct bidding procedures and effective policies, and act as inspiration – both for procurers but also for operators in the social economy.
Member states are not yet fully exploring the potential of public procurement as a strategic tool for advancing policy goals, despite the 2014 Public Procurement Directives making clear that social aspects can be taken into account throughout the public procurement process, starting from the preliminary market consultation, through to the use of reservations and the light regime, and to social award criteria and contract performance conditions.
The collection shows how this can be done in practice, in a wide variety of sectors. It features examples related to cleaning services, construction, food and catering, furniture, gardening, healthcare, social services, ICT, textiles and others. Most of the cases come from EU countries, however a few of the examples also show that SRPP can thrive outside the EU.
The case study collection has been written by ICLEI Europe and AEIDL, on behalf of the European Commission. It can be downloaded here in 22 EU languages.