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What is a PCP?

What is a PCP?

A Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) is an approach for contracting authorities to acquire research and development services (and under certain conditions related to R&D results), with the purpose of steering the development of new innovations towards public sector needs, without committing to engage in follow-up Public Procurement of the Innovative solutions (PPI) emerging from the PCP.

Why a PCP?

PCP is a procurement process which is, first and foremost, a demand-driven approach. This represents a strong asset for Public Buyers as it equates to efficiency and effectiveness for all stakeholders - from public administrations at national and regional levels to enterprises and citizens. It helps us all make the most out of public investment while guaranteeing maximum benefits for all actors.

PCP Phases

What are the Benefits of a PCP?

For contracting authorities

  • Improves the quality and efficiency of the public services.

  • Helps to achieve the desired degree of interoperability from the beginning and reduce the risk of vendor lock-in.

  • Allows obtaining better quality products at lower prices.

  • Reduces risk of failure in follow-up PPI procurements.

  • License-free usage for procurers.

  • The right of the Public Buyers to request licenses to third-party suppliers under FRAND terms.

For suppliers

  • Accelerates the process of bringing scientific results to market.

  • Shortens time-to-market for innovative products and services.

  • Facilitates the access of new innovative players (e.g., start-ups, SMEs) to the public procurement market.

  • Stimulates company growth and attracts private investment.

For the society

  • Better use of taxpayers’ money, to buy innovative products that improve the quality and efficiency of protection of public spaces.

  • Helps tackle environmental and social challenges through new and innovative practices.

  • Creates high-added-value jobs in Europe and contributes to sustainable economic growth.

What are the Benefits of a PCP?

For contracting authorities

  • Improves the quality and efficiency of the public services.

  • Helps to achieve the desired degree of interoperability from the beginning and reduce the risk of vendor lock-in.

  • Allows obtaining better quality products at lower prices.

  • Reduces risk of failure in follow-up PPI procurements.

  • License-free usage for procurers.

  • The right of the Public Buyers to request licenses to third-party suppliers under FRAND terms.

For suppliers

  • Accelerates the process of bringing scientific results to market.

  • Shortens time-to-market for innovative products and services.

  • Facilitates the access of new innovative players (e.g., start-ups, SMEs) to the public procurement market.

  • Stimulates company growth and attracts private investment.

For the society

  • Better use of taxpayers’ money, to buy innovative products that improve the quality and efficiency of protection of public spaces.

  • Helps tackle environmental and social challenges through new and innovative practices.

  • Creates high-added-value jobs in Europe and contributes to sustainable economic growth.

SHIELD4CROWD has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101121171
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SHIELD4CROWD has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101121171
SHIELD4CROWD has received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101121171

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