Innovation Procurement Consultancy
The Innovation Procurement service is designed to help public authorities harness the power of procurement to drive innovation. When no ready-made solutions exist on the market, innovation procurement enables the development of new technologies and services tailored to specific public needs. This approach not only ensures better value for money but also contributes to broader economic, environmental, and societal goals.
Innovation Procurement Consultancy
The Innovation Procurement service is designed to help public authorities harness the power of procurement to drive innovation. When no ready-made solutions exist on the market, innovation procurement enables the development of new technologies and services tailored to specific public needs. This approach not only ensures better value for money but also contributes to broader economic, environmental, and societal goals.
Full lifecycle of Innovation Procurement
The consultancy spans the full innovation procurement lifecycle—from developing strategies and engaging the market to preparing tenders, drafting contracts, and overseeing implementation. In collaboration with Corvers, we provide in-depth legal and strategic expertise to ensure procurement processes are compliant, forward-thinking, and aligned with EU policies and regulations. Innovation procurement is a valuable tool for addressing complex societal needs, but it also brings specific challenges that public authorities must manage effectively. Here are some of the key obstacles Corvers helps you overcome.
The Full lifecycle of innovation procurement
The consultancy spans the full innovation procurement lifecycle—from developing strategies and engaging the market to preparing tenders, drafting contracts, and overseeing implementation. In collaboration with Corvers, we provide in-depth legal and strategic expertise to ensure procurement processes are compliant, forward-thinking, and aligned with EU policies and regulations. Innovation procurement is a valuable tool for addressing complex societal needs, but it also brings specific challenges that public authorities must manage effectively. Here are some of the key obstacles Corvers helps you overcome.
Market Uncertainty
Often, the solutions needed do not yet exist on the market. This requires public buyers to engage in early market consultations and co-develop solutions with suppliers, which can be unfamiliar territory for many procurement teams.
Legal and Procedural Complexity
Innovation procurement involves navigating a more complex legal landscape, including compliance with EU procurement directives, the use of flexible procedures, and the integration of social and environmental criteria. Ensuring legal robustness while fostering innovation is a delicate balance.
Risk Management
Procuring innovation inherently involves higher levels of uncertainty and risk—technical, financial, and operational. Public authorities must develop strategies to manage these risks while maintaining accountability and transparency.
Internal Capacity and Expertise
Many contracting authorities lack the internal expertise or resources to design and implement innovation-friendly procurement strategies. This includes skills in drafting functional specifications, evaluating innovative proposals, and managing supplier relationships over longer development cycles.
Cultural and Organizational Barriers
Innovation procurement often requires a shift in mindset—from a compliance-driven approach to a more strategic, outcome-oriented one. Resistance to change, siloed departments, and lack of leadership support can hinder progress.
Corvers is the partner who support entities to successfully navigate each of these challenges, relying on a team of very qualified members, deep knowledge and hands on experience. Clients benefit from Corvers’ deep involvement in European innovation procurement policy and practice. The firm frequently participates in strategic, tender, and monitoring boards, offering insights grounded in both legal expertise and real-world experience. This dual perspective allows Corvers to help clients shape and execute procurement strategies that are both innovative and legally sound. As a leading legal and economic consultancy, Corvers Commercial & Legal Affair has been advising European institutions and national governments for over two decades. Their unique blend of academic research, policy advisory roles, and hands-on consultancy makes them a trusted partner in advancing strategic and innovation procurement across Europe.