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From whence the knowledge came: Heterogeneity of innovation procurement across Europe

Anne Rainville (Institute for Technology and Management, Technical University Berlin)

Journal of Public Procurement

ISSN: 1535-0118

Article publication date: 1 March 2016

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Abstract

To induce innovation in the public sector, Directive 2014/24/EU encourages internal and external consultation during the procurement process. However, little is known regarding the prominence of these practices. Determining the extent of knowledge sourcing in innovation procurement across 28 European countries, this paper presents an institutional cluster analysis, examining heterogeneity across knowledge sourcing activities, procurement areas, and tender innovation outcomes for 1,505 public procurers from 2008-2010. Building upon existing taxonomies, three types of procuring agencies are identified: Large collaborative agencies practicing public procurement of innovation (31%); supplier-focused pre-commercial procurers (20%); and direct procurers at the municipal level (49%). Validation supports this heterogeneity, using innovation outcomes and policy drivers. At the country level, Spain, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany and Poland are most represented in respective clusters. Findings enable predictions regarding impacts on agencies and innovation from the new public procurement directive's translation into national law by Member States.

Citation

Rainville, A. (2016), "From whence the knowledge came: Heterogeneity of innovation procurement across Europe", Journal of Public Procurement, Vol. 16 No. 4, pp. 463-504. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOPP-16-04-2016-B003

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