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Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) is a procurement process used by public sector organizations to stimulate innovation by purchasing research and development services at an early stage, before commercial products or solutions are available. It allows the procurer to actively engage with suppliers to co-develop innovative technological solutions that fully meet public sector needs. PCP facilitates risk-sharing between the public and private sectors and encourages the development of radically new solutions tailored to public demand.
Key Benefits
– innovation Incentive: pre-Commercial procurement (PCP) Fosters innovation By creating demand for new solutions not yet available on the market, encouraging suppliers to propose innovative solutions to Complex problems.
– risk Sharing: PCP allows Public sector buyers to share the risks associated with the development of new and innovative products with suppliers. This shared risk reduces the financial burden on individual organizations and promotes collaborative innovation.
– market access: By participating in PCP, small and innovative companies gain significant market access and Increased visibility, helping them to validate and refine their solutions based on real-world needs and customer feedback.
– Customization: PCP enables the development of solutions specifically tailored to the unique needs of the buyer, allowing for more effective and efficient procurement outcomes compared to off-the-shelf solutions.
– Cost Efficiency: while initially more expensive than off-the-shelf products, the tailored solutions developed through PCP can lead to long-term Cost Savings due to higher Efficiency and better alignment with organizational needs.
Related Terms
– innovation Incentive: pre-Commercial procurement (PCP) Fosters innovation By creating demand for new solutions not yet available on the market, encouraging suppliers to propose innovative solutions to Complex problems.
– risk Sharing: PCP allows Public sector buyers to share the risks associated with the development of new and innovative products with suppliers. This shared risk reduces the financial burden on individual organizations and promotes collaborative innovation.
– market access: By participating in PCP, small and innovative companies gain significant market access and Increased visibility, helping them to validate and refine their solutions based on real-world needs and customer feedback.
– Customization: PCP enables the development of solutions specifically tailored to the unique needs of the buyer, allowing for more effective and efficient procurement outcomes compared to off-the-shelf solutions.
– Cost Efficiency: while initially more expensive than off-the-shelf products, the tailored solutions developed through PCP can lead to long-term Cost Savings due to higher Efficiency and better alignment with organizational needs.
References
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