Provides recommendations on possible policy schemes, methodologies and initiatives for the deployment of Green Public Procurement for Innovation in European territories, aligned with smart specialisation strategies, to favour the participation of SMEs in public procurement processes and improve their competitiveness.

The KOINNO Toolbox is THE work tool for public procurement! Developed By the German competence center for innovation procurement in collaboration with the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, the toolbox offers numerous useful tools, for example: on the subject of procurement procedures, procurement strategy and project management.

The functional specification clarifies the object to be procured or the problem to be solved and is the "heart" of a procurement procedure. This short video introduces the concept for beginners.

This guide is intended to help ensure that the public sector increasingly demands innovative products and provision of services and that public procurement of innovation serve in that process.

A collection of interactive lessons on key topics of innovative public procurement split into four modules: introduction to public procurement, introduction to innovative procurement, key aspects of innovative public procurement, methods and tools for the procurement of innovation.
The E-learning is aimed at all public administration employees who wish to focus more on innovation. But it can also be completed by political decision-makers and other interested parties. At the end of e-learning, the participants can perform a final test and receive a certificate after successful completion.

The Innovation Partnership is specifically designed to develop and procure innovative products, services and construction services that are not yet available on the market. This short video introduces the concept to beginners.

UrbanWINS aims to develop and test methods for designing and implementing strategic plans for waste prevention and management. Cities involved will enhance urban environmental resilience and shift towards sustainable production and consumption.

Environmental NGOs have knowledge and experience with many of the environmental issues addressed by GPP criteria, such as hazardous substances, waste management, energy efficiency etc, and therefore represent vital stakeholders when promoting GPP. The objective of the NGO Network is to increase the uptake of GPP through the EU by building NGO capacity to support public authorities.

European Commission Webinar on green procurement of furniture with an emphasis on refurbishment and end-of-life services. The session features examples from Public Health Wales and the city of Wageningen. The recording is available.