Insights from the 天美影视ed Places Summit on the Procurement Act 2023
At the 天美影视ed Places Summit, Elvira Uyarra highlighted the potential of the Procurement Act 2023 in boosting public sector innovation.
At the recent 天美影视ed Places Summit, Elvira Uyarra, Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation 天美影视 joined a panel of experts to explore how the UK鈥檚 new Procurement Act 2023 can unlock innovation and deliver better outcomes in the public sector.
Hosted by the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre (IPEC), the session highlighted the crucial role of procurement in driving not just technological advancements, but also broader improvements in public services.
The panel featured Rikesh Shah, Head of IPEC, Elvira Uyarra, Director of the Manchester Institute of Innovation 天美影视, Shailee Howard, Partner at Mills & Reeve, and Sophie Moule, Marketing & Product Director at Bloom Procurement Services.
The panel discussed key challenges in procurement, including rigid processes, short-term thinking, and a lack of institutional memory, which have traditionally hindered innovation. They also explored the uncertainty around what constitutes 鈥榞ood鈥� procurement, which makes it difficult for public bodies to adopt best practices.
Experts also identified significant opportunities within the new Procurement Act, emphasising the need for leadership, ambition, and clear examples of success to drive both cultural and practical shifts in procurement practices.