Innovative and Green Procurement towards sustainable economy in MED area

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

Date of latest update: 2026-01-27

Description

Description (EN):

Every year, over 250 000 public authorities in the EU spend around 14% of GDP (around €2 trillion per year) on the purchase of services, works and supplies. In many sectors such as energy, transport, waste management, social protection and the provision of health or education services, public authorities are the principal buyers. High quality public services depend on modern, well-managed and efficient procurement. However, 55% of procurement procedures use lowest price as the only award criterion for public contracts. This indicates that public buyers are probably not paying enough attention to quality, sustainability and innovation. In order to tackle the problem, European Commission, encourages Public authorities to widely adopt Strategic Procurement (including Green Public Procurement and Public Procurement of Innovative solutions) to boost jobs, growth and investment in green innovation leading Europe toward Innovative sustainable economy. In this frame born ProcuraMED with the aim to support the transition towards competitive, innovative, sustainable and resilient ecosystems in the Mediterranean developing innovation capacities of enterprises and local authorities and the uptake of advanced green technologies by means of Strategic Procurement Procedures. ProcuraMED, upscaling and transferring the tools, strategies and network developed in the framework of PROMINENT MED and GRASPINNO, will 1. Develop reliable tools, advanced training and tailored counselling to public authorities and enterprises to boost the process of green innovative technology application in public services 2. Create an Euro-Mediterranean coalition boosting value chain and transnational cooperation between public procurers (demand side) and private enterprises (offer side)

Description (FR):

Chaque année plus de 250 000 autorités publiques de l'UE dépensent environ 14 % de leur PIB (environ 2000 milliards d'euros/an) pour l'achat de services, de travaux et de fournitures. Dans de nombreux secteurs tels que l'énergie, les transports, la gestion des déchets, la protection sociale et la fourniture de services de santé ou d'éducation, les pouvoirs publics sont les principaux acheteurs. Des services publics de haute qualité dépendent d'un approvisionnement moderne, bien géré et efficace. Cependant, 55 % des procédures de passation des marchés utilisent le prix le plus bas comme seul critère d'attribution des marchés publics. Cela indique que les acheteurs publics n'accordent pas trop d'attention à la qualité, à la durabilité, à l'innovation. Afin de s'attaquer au problème, la Commission européenne encourage les pouvoirs publics à adopter les marchés publics stratégiques (y compris les marchés publics écologiques et les marchés publics de solutions innovantes) afin de stimuler l'emploi, la croissance et l'investissement dans l'innovation verte menant l'Europe vers une économie durable innovante. Dans ce cadre est né ProcuraMED dans le but de soutenir la transition vers des écosystèmes compétitifs, innovants, durables et résilients en Méditerranée en développant les capacités d'innovation des entreprises et des autorités locales et l'adoption de technologies vertes avancées au moyen de procédures d'approvisionnement stratégiques. La montée en gamme et le transfert des outils, des stratégies et du réseau développés par PROMINENT MED et GRASPINNO permettront: 1. Développer des outils fiables, des formations avancées et des conseils sur mesure aux autorités publiques et aux entreprises pour dynamiser le processus d'application des technologies innovantes vertes dans les services publics 2. Créer une coalition euro-méditerranéenne stimulant la chaîne de valeur et la coopération transnationale entre les acheteurs publics (demande) et les entreprises privées (offre)

Actual Achievements (EN):

The project has successfully navigated the initial phases, including the pre-contract phase, partner adjustments and project start-up. Just before the signing of the PA and SC, the Gozo Regional Council (PP9) withdrew from the project and was replaced by a new partner PP10 REAN.The LP formalised the withdrawal of the old partner and the entry of the new one by sending a written procedure. The contracting process was then completed by signing the PA between the LP and the project partners and the SC between the LP and the programme. All partners worked on and contributed to all the activities as per the AF and BDGT of the project. 1) Project Management and Coordination: Narni organized the pre-kick-off online meeting on 25 January 2024 and the hybrid kick-off meeting (KoM) in Lisbon on 2 and 3 April 2024. These events facilitated discussions between partners, ensuring that everyone was aligned with the project's objectives and prepared for the work ahead. The LP also oversaw the development and signing of the SC Rules of Procedure. Several online meetings were held with the WP Leaders and Task Leaders, focusing on strategic planning for the WP1 and WP2 work packages (30/01/2024 – 14/05/2024 – 24/05/2024 – 30/05/2024) and then on 12/06/2024 was organized an online meeting with all partners to report to them as well the planning activities. 2) Financial and Contractual activities: partners worked on financial performance and efficiency management, procurement procedures and selection of external service providers, signing of contract documents, preparation of financial reporting documents, ensure that the NC were designated. Narni was responsible for providing the required financial information and checking the partners' reports prior to submission to their FLC. 3) Communication: these activities, led by IrRADIARE (PP4) and supported by the LP and other partners, were instrumental in beginning to raise awareness of the project's objectives and engage stakeholders in the pilot regions. IrRADIARE worked on drafting the communication plan, designing the project's visual identity and promotional materials (A.1.2: development of a video presentation of the project, a project brochure in print and electronic format, role up for the event) creating the website and social media, and producing weekly newsletters. The partners have started to distribute these materials to ensure that the objectives of the project reach a wide audience and have displayed the project poster in their offices. On WP1 as said the LP organised several online meetings with the WP Leader (UPatras) and Task Leaders (TSL, InRA) to plan the activities. On A.1.1 Narni, in collaboration with the WP Leader UPatras (PP2) and the Task Leader Terre di Siena Lab (TSL, PP3), coordinated the development of the platform and ensured its alignment with the project objectives, starting with the integration of the Green Public Procurement tool developed in the Graspinno project with the tools and guidelines on PPI developed in PROMINENT MED. In addition, questionnaires were developed and disseminated to assess the background conditions for the use of green and innovative tenders in the partecipated countries. It was agreed that all partners would collect the responses to the questionnaires and send a short report in English with the results of the analysis. This baseline work will be used to adapt the Green Public Procurement (GPP) and Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) guidelines to local contexts, thereby increasing their applicability and effectiveness. For Activity A.1.2 the partnership started mapping stakeholders to define target roles and objectives. Narni supported InRA in the development of information material and shared with all partners a calendar for the organisation of 1 info-day and 2 thematic sessions in each country. For Activity 1.3 Narni shared with all partners a calendar – discussed with WP and Tasks leaders - for the organisation of all events. For WP2 Narni shared with all partners a calendar for events to further disseminate knowledge and foster collaboration as A.2.1 and UPatras began planning the first international workshop. The Partners have been proactive in building a transnational public-private coalition for an innovative sustainable economy reaching out to key stakeholders in their regions and exploring synergies with other thematic projects, participating in the 2nd Innovation Camp (Barcelona) - 28-29 May and in the Interreg Euro-MED ISE Mission: Shaping Sustainable Innovation in the Mediterranean – Marseille 18 & 19 June 2024 (A.2.2 and A.2.3). Partners have started to collect data for the project's carbon footprint monitoring tool (Activity 2.4). In conclusion, although no specific deliverables/outputs are expected for this reporting period (1-6), the project has taken several important steps and laid a solid foundation for future work. The partnership has demonstrated strong coordination and effective communication. Throughout the second reporting period, the ProcuraMED project has made significant progress towards its objectives by fostering collaboration among partners and advancing key strategic initiatives. The Municipality of Narni played a central role in coordinating project management activities: at the beginning of the semester ensured timely submission of first project report ensuring that all obligations were met on time and at the end of the reporting period, coordinated the reporting procedures for the second semester. As per the technical activities the LP, WPs and Task Leaders were in constant communication to discuss and ensure the proper implementation of the activities with other partners by organising several online meetings (16/07/2024 - 10/09/2024 - 24/10/2024 - 26/11/2024). The 2nd SCM (physical version) was held on 09/10/2024 in Brussels, hosted in the premises of IrrADIARE. Act. 1.1 - Significant collaboration between UPATRAS, the lead partner, and TSL led to the completion of background analysis by the end of September. All partners collected responses from the ProcuraMED questionnaires, compiling them into a report that TSL integrated into a cumulative analysis. At the second SC meeting in Brussels, partners decided how to review the project tools accordingly. Narni, in collaboration with UPATRAS, led the adaptation of GPP and PPI guidelines, creating templates for their implementation. A major achievement in this period was the successful integration of the GPP tool from the GRASPINNO project with PPI guidelines from PROMINENT MED and new ProcuraMED materials, resulting in the launch of the Strategic Procurement Unified Platform (Output 1.1 and D.1.1.1), which is now available online. Act. 1.2 - Partners conducted extensive stakeholder mapping and disseminated project materials through media campaigns, institutional websites, and social media. Some partners have started organizing info days and thematic sessions for both public authorities and enterprises to promote GPP and PPI, attracting strong participation (see all details in the dedicated section of this activity). These events facilitated discussions among stakeholders, further supported by strong engagement through local networks, newsletters, and detailed event programs. Act. 1.3 - Partners began planning training courses for public procurement technicians, enterprises, and academic institutions. These courses will introduce the key concepts of PPI and GPP, highlight their benefits, and provide guidance on using the Unified Strategic Procurement Platform. The training sessions are scheduled for the next semester. IrRADIARE continued leading communication efforts, maintaining regular updates on the project website and social media platforms. The ProcuraMED brochure was produced in English and translated into the national languages of the partners. Partners supported Irradiare on the realisation of communication material for the Info Day and thematic meetings. According to financial and contractual activities, partners properly managed financial performance and efficiency, procurement procedures and selection of external service providers, signing of contractual documents, managing data and entering into the system, preparing documents for validation, providing required financial information, financial reporting. In conclusion, the collaboration between the partners has significantly increased both the effectiveness and the impact of the ProcuraMED project by fostering knowledge sharing and increasing visibility. The exchange of expertise and best practices has improved the quality and relevance of the project outcomes, while participation in international forums and events has raised the profile of the project and strengthened engagement with key stakeholders. The ProcuraMED project has made significant progress towards its objectives by fostering collaboration among partners. Several online meetings were organized: on 23/01/2025 and 16/04/2025 with MedCities to discuss WP2; on 24/02/2025 with UPATRAS and TSL to address the implementation of the project tool; from 03–12/03/2025 with BSC Kranj; on 26/03/2025 to prepare the ISE Mission (3rd ISE Community of Practice in Sarajevo, 2–4 April 2025) with partners participating in person; and on 30/04/2025 with all WP Leaders. On 6/02, Narni attended an online meeting with Loukia Prentza on the ISE Mission – Peer Review, and on 10/02 joined a meeting with Haris Paliogiannis regarding the ISE Mentoring and Twinning Programme. Moreover, an online SCM was organized on 4/02 and the Narni hosted the third physical SCM in Narni on 19 May. At the beginning of the semester the LP ensured timely submission of second project report and at the end of the reporting period, coordinated the reporting procedures for this third semester. WP1: Act. 1.1 - Narni worked closely with UPATRAS (LP) and TSL to update the “Strategic Procurement Unified Platform” (D.1.1.1), building on work started in the previous reporting period. Feedback from all partners on the GPP and PPI application guidelines in each country was collected and integrated. The platform is now online, with several new user accounts created (both Public Authorities and SMEs). Act. 1.2 All partners have organized the info days and thematic sessions for both public authorities and enterprises to promote GPP and PPI and explain their opportunities and the project foreseen activities. Act. 1.3 Almost all partners finished to organize the training courses. The missing partners will finishd them at the beginning of the next reporting period. These courses introduced the key concepts of PPI and GPP, highlight their benefits, and provide guidance on using the Unified Strategic Procurement Platform. Act. 1.4 Partners started the first preparatory meetings between partners’ staff and external experts for organization of the mentoring activities scheduled for the next reporting period. In June Medcities is the only partner that already organized it. Narni provided the template for the AP to partners (key deliverables D.1.4.1). The deadline to it to LP is the end of September 2025, in order to present them at the International EXPO of Green Innovation (Barcelona, 4–6 November 2025). WP2:Act. 2.1 The LP organised the 2nd International Workshop “How Strategic Procurement Can Drive the Activation of Innovative Circular Value Chains” held in Narni on 20 May 2025. IrRADIARE organized the 1st international webinar “Green and circular procurement: a way to reach strategic goals”, organised during the EU Green Week (27 June 2025). MedCities began preparations for the International Expo of Green Innovation, to be held during the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in November. Act. 2.2 A dedicated project webpage was created within the MedUrbanTools repository. Each project partner contributed one good practice on GPP and PPI. Medcities prepares the Terms of Reference for the development of the Euro-Mediterranean Coalition on Strategic Procurement (Output 2.1), started to prepare the template for key deliverable D.2.2.1 (MoU) and identified the international expert responsible for supporting the coalition's development. Act. 2.3 In addition to the good synergies reached with the 2nd ProcuraMED International Workshop in Narni in May 2025 inviting representative of other projects, multiple partners, including Upatras, MedCities, DDIP ZDC and IrRADIARE, contributed to external networking efforts by participating in the 3rd ISE Community of Practice gathering – Sarajevo 2-4 April 2025. UPatras organised on May 5, 2025, the event “Shaping the future of the Adriatic – Ionian Region: Cooperation, Innovation and Sustainability” as part of the 10th EUSAIR Annual Forum in Crete. The event was powered by ProcuraMED and AZA4ICE projects of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme and gathered key projects focused on green and blue growth, sustainable procurement, digitalization and regional resilience. Act. 2.4 Narni collected data from partners for the Carbon Footprint monitoring tool of the Programme, to ensure accurate completion at the end of the reporting period. IrRADIARE with th support of all partners continued leading communication efforts, maintaining regular updates on the project website and social media about the events and activities organized in each country. According to financial and contractual activities, partners properly managed financial performance and efficiency, procurement procedures and selection of external service providers, signing of contractual documents, managing data and entering into the system, preparing documents for validation, providing required financial information, financial reporting.

Project outputs: Strategic Procurement Unified Platform(FR)
Strategic Procurement Unified Platform(EN)
Euro-Mediterranean coalition for Innovative sustainable economy(EN)
Euro-Mediterranean coalition for Innovative sustainable economy(FR)
Website: https://procuramed.interreg-euro-med.eu/

Thematic information

Green technologies Institutional cooperation and cooperation networks Governance, partnership

Priority: (VI-B_EM_1) Smarter MED

Priority specific objective: RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity

Type of intervention: 029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate change

Partners (10)

Lead Partner: Comune di Narni

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 00178930558 | IT120000048 | - (FR), - (EN)

Department: Public works

Address: Piazza dei Priori, 05035 Narni, Italy

Department address: Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://www.comune.narni.tr.it/it

Total budget: EUR 224 049.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 179 239.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 44 810.00

Contractors:

Name: Maria Luisa Carli
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03682910546
Name: Diego Mattioli
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03054410547
Name: IRIS GTFC SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 01282810553
Name: Marco Del Gatto
VAT registration or tax identification number: 03877860548

Regionalna Energetska Agencija Sjever

Name: Regionalna Energetska Agencija Sjever

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 953873266

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR91748607924 | HR120000009 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Trg dr. Žarka Dolinara , HR48000 Koprivnica, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.rea-sjever.hr

Total budget: EUR 84 399.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 67 519.98

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 880.00

Stratagem Energy Ltd

Name: Stratagem Energy Ltd

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 952121931

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 10267434R | CY220000006 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: AGIOU ANDREOU, 3035 Limassol, Cyprus

Department address: Cyprus

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: http://www.stratagem.com.cy

Total budget: EUR 84 799.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 67 839.98

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 16 960.00

Contractors:

Name: HMI & Partners LTD
VAT registration or tax identification number: CY10197348U

Associació MedCities

Name: Associació MedCities

Department: General Secretariat

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 911291818

Partner’s ID if not PIC: G66401258 | ES499000010 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: C/62, 08040 Barcelona, Spain

Department address: Spain

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.medcities.org

Total budget: EUR 115 199.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 92 159.98

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 23 040.00

Contractors:

Name: GESTION 5, SOC. COOP. AND.
VAT registration or tax identification number: F41620873
Name: CEVAGRAF SCCL
VAT registration or tax identification number: F58137001

BSC, Busines support centre L.t.d. ,Kranj

Name: BSC, Busines support centre L.t.d. ,Kranj

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI32865597 | SI120000007 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: CESTA STANETA ŽAGARJA, 4000 KRANJ, Slovenia

Department address: Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://WWW.BSC-KRANJ.SI

Total budget: EUR 60 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 48 480.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 12 120.00

Stručna služba za razvoj i međunarodne projekte Zeničko-dobojskog kantona

Name: Stručna služba za razvoj i međunarodne projekte Zeničko-dobojskog kantona

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 936611437

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4218335330030 | BA120000012 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Kučukovići, 72000 Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.zdk.ba

Total budget: EUR 85 339.99

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 68 271.99

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 17 068.00

Contractors:

Name: Intelek Usluge "Sigma" Zenica
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4319635750007
Name: Ivana Bošnjak
VAT registration or tax identification number: n/a
Name: Optimo Ltd. Zenica
VAT registration or tax identification number: 4218949660001

IrRADIARE, Lta

Name: IrRADIARE, Lta

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 994908049

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 503513156 | PT510000018 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Rua de Goa, 2795-089 Linda a Velha, Portugal

Department address: Rua de Goa, 2795-089 Linda a Velha, Portugal

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Total budget: EUR 110 199.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 88 159.98

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 22 040.00

Contractors:

Name: Ana a Santos & Associados
VAT registration or tax identification number: 501501169

Terre di Siena Lab

Name: Terre di Siena Lab

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 920165766

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 01422570521 | IT120000049 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Piazza Duomo, 53100 Siena, Italy

Department address: Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: https://www.terredisienalab.it/

Total budget: EUR 111 199.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 88 959.98

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 22 240.00

Contractors:

Name: Fusi Forniture Ufficio
VAT registration or tax identification number: 147,40
Name: Simone D'Alessio
VAT registration or tax identification number: 0

Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών

Name: Πανεπιστήμιο Πατρών

Department: Department of Civil Engineering

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999894528

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 998219694 | EL403000004 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Dep. of Civ. Eng.,Aristot., Panepistimioupoli, Rio, 26504 Patras, Greece

Department address: Greece

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.civil.upatras.gr/

Total budget: EUR 124 201.98

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 99 361.58

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 24 840.40

Regjun Ghawdex

Name: Regjun Ghawdex

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 917135777

Partner’s ID if not PIC: N.a.

Address: 10TH JUNE 1887 STREET, VCT 1017 VICTORIA, Malta

Department address: Malta

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: http://www.regjunghawdex.com/

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Stratagem Energy ltd

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MedCities Association

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BSC, Busines support centre L.t.d. ,Kranj

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Zenica-Doboj Canton - Department for Development and International Projects

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IrRADIARE, Ltd

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Terre di Siena Lab

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University of Patras - Department of Physics

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Comune di Narni

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Gozo Regional Council

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Summary

Project name (EN): Innovative and Green Procurement towards sustainable economy in MED area

Project name (FR): Achats innovants et verts vers une économie durable dans la zone MED

Project acronym: ProcuraMED

Project ID: Euro-MED0200775

Project start date: 2024-01-01

Project end date: 2026-09-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

PROMINENT MED - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (FR), PROMINENT MED - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (EN) | PROMINENT MED project, funded under Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020, was focused on the use of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) procedures in order to stimulate the development of innovative technology systems and solutions in the field of energy efficiency and their market uptake.
The challenge faced by the partners is to study and implement (test) PPI procedures that can be transferred in similar contexts of the MED area. Project enabled, small municipalities and union of municipalities in Spain, Italy, Portugal end Croatia, to procure and implement innovation and boost development of a wide range of innovative products and solutions customized and tailored to their needs.
The engaged LAs had concretely the opportunity to introduce and catalyze PPI procedures into their public procurement policies enabling faster implementation of local strategies and plans aiming at sustainable development through green growth. At the same time partners and involved clusters will get an opportunity to establish close peer-to-peer cooperation on one side and creation of new networks on the other side.
Within PRMOINENT MED four key outputs where developed (also mentioned as object of capitalization in call ToR)
- Benchmark of demand-driven innovation
- Innovation procurement procedure
- Guidance on Innovation procurement selection
- Innovation procurement – pilot cases
All of them will be capitalized and transfer in the framework of ProcuraMED joining all the material, guidelines, concrete examples in all the different languages in the Strategic Procurement Unified Platform.
Furthermore the MED PPI network created in the frame of the project and still active will be interconnected with the Euro-Mediterranean coalition dedicated web area within the MedUrbanTools
“ProcuraMED” will valorize the knowledge gained and the lessons learnt about the challenges, the needs and the practical recommendations developed in PROMINENT MED
(EN), PROMINENT MED project, funded under Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020, was focused on the use of Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) procedures in order to stimulate the development of innovative technology systems and solutions in the field of energy efficiency and their market uptake.
The challenge faced by the partners is to study and implement (test) PPI procedures that can be transferred in similar contexts of the MED area. Project enabled, small municipalities and union of municipalities in Spain, Italy, Portugal end Croatia, to procure and implement innovation and boost development of a wide range of innovative products and solutions customized and tailored to their needs.
The engaged LAs had concretely the opportunity to introduce and catalyze PPI procedures into their public procurement policies enabling faster implementation of local strategies and plans aiming at sustainable development through green growth. At the same time partners and involved clusters will get an opportunity to establish close peer-to-peer cooperation on one side and creation of new networks on the other side.
Within PRMOINENT MED four key outputs where developed (also mentioned as object of capitalization in call ToR)
- Benchmark of demand-driven innovation
- Innovation procurement procedure
- Guidance on Innovation procurement selection
- Innovation procurement – pilot cases
All of them will be capitalized and transfer in the framework of ProcuraMED joining all the material, guidelines, concrete examples in all the different languages in the Strategic Procurement Unified Platform.
Furthermore the MED PPI network created in the frame of the project and still active will be interconnected with the Euro-Mediterranean coalition dedicated web area within the MedUrbanTools
“ProcuraMED” will valorize the knowledge gained and the lessons learnt about the challenges, the needs and the practical recommendations developed in PROMINENT MED
(FR), PROMINENT PLUS -Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (EN), PROMINENT PLUS -Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (FR) | PROMINENT PLUS aims to transfer experiences and knowledge to three countries no covered by PROMINENT and in particular Greece, Slovenia and Bosnia Herzegovina with the goal to increase the involvement of innovative SME's and start-ups (through transnational innovative clusters) in public procurements by means of Public Procurement of Innovative solutions).
The transferring action was based on a peer-to-peer process, built on the outputs and methodologies developed in previous Prominent MED project and simultaneously focused both on demand and supply side to increase the mutual activity and interest of key sectors, which will create opportunities for business growth.
PROMINENT PLUS achieved the formal commitment of receivers to replicate the transferred methodology in their territories, taking into account specific local needs & challenges emerged during and after its completion.
Along the project duration the tools developed in the framework of PROMINENT MED were further developed and adapted to different context, fine-tuning the approach to different regulatory and socio-economic background.
Furthermore the MED PPI network was further extended to new area of the Mediterranean basin and Balkans region.
All those capital of knowledge and network will be put at disposal of ProcuraMED as well as the methodologies adopted in the transfer action will be capitalized in the new project.
(FR), PROMINENT PLUS aims to transfer experiences and knowledge to three countries no covered by PROMINENT and in particular Greece, Slovenia and Bosnia Herzegovina with the goal to increase the involvement of innovative SME's and start-ups (through transnational innovative clusters) in public procurements by means of Public Procurement of Innovative solutions).
The transferring action was based on a peer-to-peer process, built on the outputs and methodologies developed in previous Prominent MED project and simultaneously focused both on demand and supply side to increase the mutual activity and interest of key sectors, which will create opportunities for business growth.
PROMINENT PLUS achieved the formal commitment of receivers to replicate the transferred methodology in their territories, taking into account specific local needs & challenges emerged during and after its completion.
Along the project duration the tools developed in the framework of PROMINENT MED were further developed and adapted to different context, fine-tuning the approach to different regulatory and socio-economic background.
Furthermore the MED PPI network was further extended to new area of the Mediterranean basin and Balkans region.
All those capital of knowledge and network will be put at disposal of ProcuraMED as well as the methodologies adopted in the transfer action will be capitalized in the new project.
(EN), GRASP - Interreg MED Programme 2007-2013 (FR), GRASP - Interreg MED Programme 2007-2013 (EN) | Back in May 2013, University of Patras had a vision of raising awareness on e-Procurement procedures and thus developed GRASP project, funded under the Interreg MED Programme 2007-2013. The objective of GRASP was to increase the potential of MED Smart cities in organizing and developing Smart and Green e-Procurement processes with a focus on renewable energy sources and energy efficient solutions. GRASP worked with both the demand – Public Authorities (PAs) and the offer – SMEs side to start designing an advanced green transnational procurement system which empowered the cooperation between the MED PAs and SMEs involved in adopting innovative solutions in the energy sector while enabling them to better meet their carbon reduction commitments by 2020. Taking into account the Commission’s first recommendations on the creation of a process for setting common GPP criteria, in the Communication “Public procurement for a better environment” (COM (2008) 400, GRASP partnership developed databases with the needs of the public sector and the products/services offered by SMEs and designed a supporting tool for e-GPP facilitating Public Authorities prepare the tenders’ documents including green criteria. Also, a user-friendly LLC tool was developed to assist PAs assess the LCC of the products and services included in the offers of their tenders. On these databases and tools, GRASPINNO project was further built on, improving the services provided by the tools and integrating them in the GRASPINNO Unified Platform. Thus, “ProcuraMED” will use the architecture of the databases and the tools developed to make the necessary updates in terms of new green products and services available in the market, but also to add elements concerning to Innovation Procurement. The results of the user-acceptance analysis and the technical performance of the GRASP tools will be taken into account to further improve the tools acceptance and performance ensuring their effective use by the stakeholders (FR), Back in May 2013, University of Patras had a vision of raising awareness on e-Procurement procedures and thus developed GRASP project, funded under the Interreg MED Programme 2007-2013. The objective of GRASP was to increase the potential of MED Smart cities in organizing and developing Smart and Green e-Procurement processes with a focus on renewable energy sources and energy efficient solutions. GRASP worked with both the demand – Public Authorities (PAs) and the offer – SMEs side to start designing an advanced green transnational procurement system which empowered the cooperation between the MED PAs and SMEs involved in adopting innovative solutions in the energy sector while enabling them to better meet their carbon reduction commitments by 2020. Taking into account the Commission’s first recommendations on the creation of a process for setting common GPP criteria, in the Communication “Public procurement for a better environment” (COM (2008) 400, GRASP partnership developed databases with the needs of the public sector and the products/services offered by SMEs and designed a supporting tool for e-GPP facilitating Public Authorities prepare the tenders’ documents including green criteria. Also, a user-friendly LLC tool was developed to assist PAs assess the LCC of the products and services included in the offers of their tenders. On these databases and tools, GRASPINNO project was further built on, improving the services provided by the tools and integrating them in the GRASPINNO Unified Platform. Thus, “ProcuraMED” will use the architecture of the databases and the tools developed to make the necessary updates in terms of new green products and services available in the market, but also to add elements concerning to Innovation Procurement. The results of the user-acceptance analysis and the technical performance of the GRASP tools will be taken into account to further improve the tools acceptance and performance ensuring their effective use by the stakeholders (EN), GRASPINNO - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (EN), GRASPINNO - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (FR) | GRASPINNO project, funded under Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020, worked systematically for the enhancement of Green Public Procurement (GPP) and the smart management of innovative solutions. UPatras supported both public and private actors to implement and participate actively in e-GPP for the energy refurbishment of public buildings and the application of Renewable Energy Sources (RES). In this regard, UPatras developed the GRASPINNO Unified Platform integrating useful electronic innovative tools (initially designed in GRASP project) for public and private stakeholders. The GRASPINNO Unified Platform supports Public Authorities to have one-single access point for a) searching for green products and services that are available in the market, b) identity which green criteria should include in their tenders depending on a variety of available categories in the sector of energy efficiency and RES, c) select the most appropriate criteria for each tender and prepare tenders’ documents by introducing these criteria, d)assess the LCC of products and services using project’s decision-support tools, namely 3 different LCC tools (1 ex-post LLC tool and 2 ex-ante LLC tools). At the same time, “green” SMEs can register their products/services in the platform to make them visible to the public procurers. Thus, “ProcuraMED” will use the Unified Platform to incorporate beyond “green” SMEs along with their products/services, also innovative SMEs who will communicate their products/services in case these are already in the market, but further their domain of expertise, their innovative ideas and in general what they can offer to the market. Also, during GRASPINNO, 6 Living Labs (LLs) were established in Mediterranean. In this regard, “ProcuraMED” will valorize the knowledge gained and the lessons learnt about the challenges, the needs and the practical recommendations which derived by the LLs in the design of its transferring activities (EN), GRASPINNO project, funded under Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020, worked systematically for the enhancement of Green Public Procurement (GPP) and the smart management of innovative solutions. UPatras supported both public and private actors to implement and participate actively in e-GPP for the energy refurbishment of public buildings and the application of Renewable Energy Sources (RES). In this regard, UPatras developed the GRASPINNO Unified Platform integrating useful electronic innovative tools (initially designed in GRASP project) for public and private stakeholders. The GRASPINNO Unified Platform supports Public Authorities to have one-single access point for a) searching for green products and services that are available in the market, b) identity which green criteria should include in their tenders depending on a variety of available categories in the sector of energy efficiency and RES, c) select the most appropriate criteria for each tender and prepare tenders’ documents by introducing these criteria, d)assess the LCC of products and services using project’s decision-support tools, namely 3 different LCC tools (1 ex-post LLC tool and 2 ex-ante LLC tools). At the same time, “green” SMEs can register their products/services in the platform to make them visible to the public procurers. Thus, “ProcuraMED” will use the Unified Platform to incorporate beyond “green” SMEs along with their products/services, also innovative SMEs who will communicate their products/services in case these are already in the market, but further their domain of expertise, their innovative ideas and in general what they can offer to the market. Also, during GRASPINNO, 6 Living Labs (LLs) were established in Mediterranean. In this regard, “ProcuraMED” will valorize the knowledge gained and the lessons learnt about the challenges, the needs and the practical recommendations which derived by the LLs in the design of its transferring activities (FR), GRASPINNO PLUS - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (EN), GRASPINNO PLUS - Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020 (FR) | GRASPINNO PLUS aims to transfer key deliverables/outputs developed & tested at transnational level within GRASPINNO project such as Data-Base, eGPP Support tool & Life Cycle Costing tool (Unified Platform Package) to new MED territories.
These instruments are expected to generate territorial dynamics impacting on local and regional communities, in terms of decision-making procedures and policies. The new dynamics will also be favorably impacting on eco-innovation of clusters/networks for their products/services provision, focusing on GPP methods and other possible intervention areas such as Energy-Efficiency & other investment sectors. These impacts are key for the implementation of a sustainable, circular and aware public procurement considering all the costs that will be incurred during the lifetime of a product, public work or service.
The transferring process combines thematic training sessions & guided practical applications, which leads the receiver partners (regions & Chamber of enterprises) in designing concrete joint solutions adapted to specific green specs/criteria, eGPP support & LCC application plans in tenders with green products/services thus increasing their capacity in green growth. GRASPINNO PLUS achieved the formal commitment of receivers to replicate the transferred methodology in their territories, taking into account specific local needs & challenges emerged during and after its completion
(EN), GRASPINNO PLUS aims to transfer key deliverables/outputs developed & tested at transnational level within GRASPINNO project such as Data-Base, eGPP Support tool & Life Cycle Costing tool (Unified Platform Package) to new MED territories.
These instruments are expected to generate territorial dynamics impacting on local and regional communities, in terms of decision-making procedures and policies. The new dynamics will also be favorably impacting on eco-innovation of clusters/networks for their products/services provision, focusing on GPP methods and other possible intervention areas such as Energy-Efficiency & other investment sectors. These impacts are key for the implementation of a sustainable, circular and aware public procurement considering all the costs that will be incurred during the lifetime of a product, public work or service.
The transferring process combines thematic training sessions & guided practical applications, which leads the receiver partners (regions & Chamber of enterprises) in designing concrete joint solutions adapted to specific green specs/criteria, eGPP support & LCC application plans in tenders with green products/services thus increasing their capacity in green growth. GRASPINNO PLUS achieved the formal commitment of receivers to replicate the transferred methodology in their territories, taking into account specific local needs & challenges emerged during and after its completion
(FR), GPP4Growth - Interreg Europe 2014-2020 (EN), GPP4Growth - Interreg Europe 2014-2020 (FR) | GPP4Growth, funded under Interreg Europe 2014-2020, was focused on the exchange experiences and practices among partners from south and north Europe, and improve their capacities on implementing resource efficiency policies that promote eco-innovation and green growth through Green Public Procurement (GPP). GPP4Growth increased the capacity of regional administrations to effectively implement GPP unlocking regional/national investments to promote the development of new green products and services, while creating knowledge awareness on the influence of GPP on the adoption of sustainable consumption and production patterns by businesses. “ProcuraMED” will study the GPP4Growth analysis on the factors that influence businesses to participate in green tenders and contracts. “ProcuraMED” will review the good practices on GPP methods that led to the implementation of green contracts and will be inspired by good practices from North Europe, where GPP is a much more common practice for public procurers. The most suitable good practices will be further promoted during the transferring activities. Finally, “ProcuraMED” will communicate the examples of the 9 regional action plans developed in GPP4Growth during its transferring activities motivating the regional authorities follow such examples (EN), GPP4Growth, funded under Interreg Europe 2014-2020, was focused on the exchange experiences and practices among partners from south and north Europe, and improve their capacities on implementing resource efficiency policies that promote eco-innovation and green growth through Green Public Procurement (GPP). GPP4Growth increased the capacity of regional administrations to effectively implement GPP unlocking regional/national investments to promote the development of new green products and services, while creating knowledge awareness on the influence of GPP on the adoption of sustainable consumption and production patterns by businesses. “ProcuraMED” will study the GPP4Growth analysis on the factors that influence businesses to participate in green tenders and contracts. “ProcuraMED” will review the good practices on GPP methods that led to the implementation of green contracts and will be inspired by good practices from North Europe, where GPP is a much more common practice for public procurers. The most suitable good practices will be further promoted during the transferring activities. Finally, “ProcuraMED” will communicate the examples of the 9 regional action plans developed in GPP4Growth during its transferring activities motivating the regional authorities follow such examples (FR)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 999 991.86

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 799 993.46

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

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Strategic Procurement Unified Platfrom
Strategic Procurement Unified Platfrom
Transferability strategy action plan
Transferability strategy action plan
MoU to constitute the Euro-Mediterranean coalition for Innovative sustainable economy
MoU to constitute the Euro-Mediterranean coalition for Innovative sustainable economy

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal ProcuraMED contributes directly to all the axis of EU Green Deal but in particular on:
- Research and innovation
- Industry
- REPowerEU
- Energy
- Climate
- Finance and regional development
- Transport
ProcuraMED boosting the of Strategic Procurement Procedure promote the market uptake of green innovative technologies and solutions which can be applicable to all the above listed sectors.
Moreover, a systematic use of LCC tool allows to measure the purchases of any good, service and investment in terms of Sustainable Development and Circular Economy. This tool is extremely flexible and usable to assess any public policy or strategy and, thus, monitor the achievement of any environmental targets of the EU Green Deal. Last and not least, LCC is a suitable tool to avoid one of the longest-standing problems of recent decades: the decoupling between the economy and the environment
TerritorialAgenda2030 The project contributes directly to the Territorial Agenda 2030 strategy and in particular to:
A JUST EUROPE
Balanced Regions: Better balanced territorial development utilising Europe’s diversity
Functional Regions: Convergent local and regional development, less inequality between places
Project contribution: ProcuraMED, through a deep action of transnational know-how and good practice sharing, aims at guaranteeing a wider adoption of Strategic Procurement in the whole cooperation area, and thus boost a balanced territorial sustainable development by the application of green innovation for improving the quality of the public services and the support to clusters and SMEs internationalization and extroversion
A GREEN EUROPE
Healthy Environment: Better ecological livelihoods, climate-neutral and resilient towns, cities and regions
Circular Economy: Strong and sustainable local economies in a globalised world
Project contribution: ProcuraMED main aim is to boost the exploitation of green innovation, promoting the market uptake of the most advanced solutions and technologies which will impact directly on the capabilities of cities and regions to implement mitigation and adaptation policy for climate change and on the local sustainable development based on circular economy approach
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes directly to the achievement of the objective of the EUSAIR strategy and in particular to:
PILLAR 1: BLUE GROWTH
Obj 3: -To improve sea basin governance, by enhancing administrative and institutional capacities in the area of maritime governance and services.
Project contribution:
ProcuraMED aims at enhancing administrative and institutional capacities through dedicated training and counselling for the application of Strategic Procurement Procedure which could be applied, inter alia, in the area of maritime governance and services
PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION
Obj 1 -To strengthen maritime safety and security and develop a competitive regional intermodal port system.
Obj 2:-To develop reliable transport networks and intermodal connections with the hinterland, both for freight and passengers.
Project contribution:
ProcuraMED boosting the of Strategic Procurement Procedure promote the market uptake of innovative technologies and solutions also applicable to regional intermodal port system, transport networks and intermodal connections
Obj 3: -To achieve a well-interconnected and well-functioning internal energy market supporting the three energy policy objectives of the EU – competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability.
Project contribution:
The green innovation which will be the main object of the strategic procurement has one of the key fields of application the energy in terms of efficiency, production from renewable sources and security.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion The project contributes directly to the achievement of the objective of the EUSALP strategy and in particular to:
Objective 1
Fostering sustainable growth and promoting innovation in the Alps: from theory to practice, from research centres to enterprises
Priorities:
1) developing innovation and research capacity and transfer into practice
Project contribution: To boost the adoption of PPI have a direct effect in terms of market uptake of the most innovative solutions which can improve the quality of the public services.
2) improving and developing support for enterprises
Project contribution: Euro-Mediterranean coalition has the mission to promote internationalization and extroversion of SMES and to support enterprises in proposing their green innovative products in a Euro Mediterranean market
Objective 3
Ensuring sustainability in the Alps: preserving the Alpine heritage and promoting a sustainable use of natural and cultural resources
Priorities:
1) building further on the position of the Alpine Region as world-class in terms of energy efficiency and sustainable production of renewable energy
2) Alpine risk management including risk dialogue, to tackle potential threats, such as those of climate change
Project contribution: Energy efficiency, renewable energy and risk management are some of the main areas where public authorities represent a key market operator, thus the adoptionf of strategic procurement will guarantee the most advanced green solutions to achieve the objective 3 of EUSALP
Objective 4
Improving cooperation and the coordination of action in the Alpine Region
Project contribution: Euro-Mediterranean coalition has the objective to support the collaboration among public authorities in the frame of public procurements also promoting join procurement to obtain critical mass and attract private investments
Other The project contributes directly to the achievement of the objective of the WESTMED priorities and in particular to:
3- Strategic research and innovation
6 - Sustainable consumption and production (maritime transport, ports, maritime and coastal tourism, marine aquaculture)
ProcuraMED boosting the of Strategic Procurement Procedure promote the market uptake of innovative technologies and solutions also applicable to regional intermodal port system, transport networks and intermodal connections)
- Spatial Planning and coastal management
Project contribution: Euro-Mediterranean coalition has the objective to support the collaboration among public authorities in the frame of public procurements also applicable in the field of Spatial Planning and coastal management

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

Programme Result Indicator:

PSI1 - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: organisations

Delivered result indicator(s):

(RCR104) Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations: 1.0

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSALP

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Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR

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