04/04/2018 06/04/2021
Making Spend Matter Transfer network explores how to use spend analysis as an evidence tool to enhance the impact of procurement by public / anchor institutions in order to bring additional economic, social and environmental benefits to the local economy and its citizens. This will be achieved by transferring the Good Practice developed by Preston in this area.
Summary
Partners
Lead Partner Preston- Bistrița - Romania
- Kavala - Greece
- Koszalin - Poland
- Pamplona - Spain
- Schaerbeek - Belgium
- Vila Nova de Famalicão - Portugal
Timeline
April 2018 – September 2018 | Phase 1: Transfer Network development
4 December 2018 | Start of Phase 2
January 2019 – March 2019 | Transfer Planning Period: development of the Good Practice transfer, tools and training on spend analysis methodology
April 2019 – December 2020 | Transfer Learning Period: transfer of the Good Practice in partner cities, bilateral activities on the themes of Advanced Spend Analysis, SME Engagement, Social and Environmental criteria in Public Procurement.
January 2021 – May 2021 | Transfer Sharing Period: National/Regional Good Practice Transfer Events
March 2021 | Final Network Event
4 June 2021 | Project End Date
Network Outputs
Stories
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BluAct - Starting Up the Blue Economy
BluAct network initiated its works during Spring of 2018, and has been awarded with the EEPA 2018 “Promoting the Entrepreneurial Spirit” award. Phase
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Find the courage to start implementing innovative solutions for our own city! A story from Salerno, Italy.
The suggestion I can give to the other European cities from this experience is: being in contact with cities that have already made successful
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Transfer Story: Galati Romania
The Municipality built a strong URBACT Local Group, comprising members from Universities, the River Authority, NGO’s, public bodies and port-based
