Innovation procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, and works that are innovative and can contribute to achieving policy objectives. Some good practices for innovation procurement include:

• Defining clear objectives

Clearly define the problem or challenge to be addressed and the desired outcomes of the procurement process.

• Engaging stakeholders

Involve relevant stakeholders in the procurement process, including potential suppliers, industry experts, and end-users.

• Using open and flexible procurement procedures

Use procurement procedures that are open and flexible, such as open innovation contests or challenge-based procurement, to attract a wide range of solutions from diverse suppliers.

• Using outcome-based specifications

Specify the desired outcomes of the procurement rather than dictating specific solutions, to encourage innovation and competition.

• Building capacity for innovation procurement

Build the capacity of procurers and other stakeholders to understand and participate in innovation procurement, through training, mentoring, and networking.

• Monitoring and evaluating outcomes

Regularly monitor and evaluate the outcomes of the procurement process to identify successes and areas for improvement.

• Building a pipeline of innovation procurement

Continuously identify new opportunities for innovation procurement and build a pipeline of potential procurements, to ensure a steady flow of innovative solutions.

Have a look at how the BUILD project can help with the public procurement of innovation:
https://www.build-procurement.eu/build-project/