How can public procurement drive real change in the green transition? This question brought together innovators, policymakers, and public buyers from across Europe in Oslo for the very first BBWT Hackathon. What followed was two days of intense collaboration, creativity and fruitful discussion.

The renewed Stakeholder Expert Group on Public Procurement is shaping the future of EU procurement by driving simplification, resilience and green transformation. Featuring diverse voices, from SMEs to civil society, SEGPP is forging innovative solutions for a modernised legislative framework.

The European Commission’s new Q&A explains the Kolin (C-652/22) and Qingdao (C-266/22) rulings, clarifying third-country participation in EU procurement. 

The public consultation on the evaluation of the Public Procurement Directives received 733 responses from a broad range of stakeholders, with public authorities, businesses and business associations being the most represented. 

Public procurement has the power to shape a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative Europe — and cities across the continent are embracing the challenge. This spirit of collaboration was on full display at the second Big Buyers Working Together annual event in Helsinki. 

Explore new procurement templates for digital and ICT solutions developed by the Living-in.eu community—designed to support public authorities in shaping smarter digital services. Access the templates for free and share your feedback to help improve tools that serve local governments across Europe.

Help Scalable Cities Initiative of the European Commissionturn public procurement into a high-impact tool for climate neutrality, innovation, and economic growth. 

Big Buyers Working Together with the city of Oslo is organising in-person hackathons on 13-14 May 2025, focused on Charging & Energy Infrastructure for the Green Transition in Transport & Construction. Discover more and let’s collaborate and co-create a sustainable and energy-efficient future!