This policy document can be used by procurers and purchasers in public bodies to guide their approach to innovation-friendly procurement. The aim is to unlock the potential of procurement to bring about innovation and a whole range of potential economic, social and environmental impacts. It lays out a set of principles along with practical examples that can direct the user.

These guidelines were developed by the Taskforce on Innovation Procurement led by the World Economic Forum’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance in collaboration with the Connected Places Catapult.