A competitive dialogue process was launched by Waterschapsbedrijf Limburg (WBL) for the design, construction, maintenance and operation of a waste water treatment plant (WWTP) in Venlo, with a high production of biogas, and reduced sludge

When SPRILUR, an agency of the Basque government, tenders for the construction, restoration and/or design projects, bidders are required to submit an assessment of the environmental quality of the proposal

Procurement of cleaning services by the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (PBGB). The criteria included requirements for limiting harmful substances, dosing requirements and waste minimisation

Barcelona City Council’s Municipal Education Institute (IMEB)tender for organic, seasonal food for 49 kindergartens

A report on the SPP Regional Network Regione Autonoma della Sardegna. The report provides information on how they are organised, what activities they undertake and what they have achieved.

A report on the SPP Regional Network Aquisti Pubblici Ecologici. The report provides information on how they are organised, what activities they undertake and what they have achieved.

This report is structured around a brief overview of the key problem areas which local authorities looking to procure more sustainable catering services find themselves faced with. For each problem area, we have put forward a range of ideas and practical solutions that have been tried by different cities and schools across Europe. More in-depth case studies look at eco-innovative approaches being taken to the procurement of school catering services in Turin (Italy), Copenhagen (Denmark), Malmö (Sweden) and East Ayrshire (UK).

A brief selection of research, reports and practical tools which may help shed more light on each topic is also included at the end of this report. For those who wish to find out about a given topic in more depth, the resource inventory provides further information on research, policies, case studies and eco-innovative solutions that are currently available on the market to provide ideas and inspiration.

This collection of good practice cases seeks to assist public procurement professionals in conducting effective market engagement. They aim to increase confidence in conducting market engagement activities, and provide evidence in how effective these activities can be.

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