As part of the Clever Cities project, ICLEI is developing insights on effective public procurement practices for Nature Based Solutions (NBS). Working together with Frontrunner Cities and NBS Taskforce members, the team is developing case studies of good practice on the procurement of NBS. The findings will inform a report on the topic, which will be disseminated to Follower Cities through webinars and communication channels of the NBS Taskforce.
The 12.7.1 methodology is aimed at national governments, guiding policy makers and practitioners. In addition to reporting on SDG 12.7.1, the methodology will offer insights and will identify gaps useful for the implementation of sound sustainable public procurement policies.
Public procurement of energy- efficient works, supplies and services
This report aims to provide an insight in the results achieved by projects supporting the uptake of public procurement of energy-efficient works, supplies and services, under the Intelligent Energy Europe II programme and the Horizon 2020 programme.
Procurement of electric buses and charging system - Ostrów Wielkopolski
EC GPP Case Study - Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland - As part of the urban transport project, MZK published its most recent call for tenders in June 2019 for 6 electric low- floor city buses with a dedicated traction battery charging system for the city. The procuring authority chose an open procedure to make sure that all interested suppliers could deliver bids.
BuyZET Handbook - Procuring zero emission delivery of goods and services
This guide is designed to assist city administrations to use their public procurement activities strategically to help reduce traffic in urban areas, and promote the use of zero emission vehicles in urban logistics.
English
Europe/EU, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway
Transport and vehicles, Energy, Buildings and construction
How to procure fair ICT hardware - Criteria set for socially responsible public procurement
The criteria document aims to support experienced procurers in leveraging public purchases of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) hardware to positively impact working conditions across the electronics supply-chain. The criteria set covers guidance on Subject Matter, Selection and Award Criteria, Technical Specifications as well as Contract Clauses. The criteria set is ambitious as it goes beyond smelter level but addresses issues at mining stage also.
Framework contract for sustainable office materials based on “Cradle to Cradle” principles - City of Ludwigsburg
EC GPP Case Study - Ludwigsburg wanted to award a new two-year framework agreement for office stationary and office material, which would decrease the overall price while also allowing for green criteria to be included in the call for tender.
DRIVING CHANGE THROUGH PUBLIC PROCUREMENT - A toolkit on human rights for procurement policy makers and practitioners
This toolkit is designed to be a practical tool with a range good practice examples: talking about human rights in the context of public procurement, how to link the policy context, requirements and contract management.
Report on Daejeon's approach to GPP including target setting, connecting procurement to the city's environmental ordinance and an annual training session.
