Webinar 2: The PCP Process – From Call to Contract & Matchmaking for Market Readiness
webinar
09 April 2025-10:00to11:30
(Paris)
The recording of the webinar is available here and webinar slides here
This webinar aims to provide a clear understanding of the Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) process for SMEs and suppliers, guide businesses through the legal and procedural steps, and offer valuable insights into aligning solutions with the needs of public buyers.
Key Objectives & Expected Benefits:
Clarify the PCP process and how SMEs and suppliers can participate.
Help businesses understand the legal and procedural requirements.
Provide insights into what public buyers need and how companies can align their solutions.
Matchmaking Focus:
How SMEs & suppliers can participate in the OMC (and later prepare the PCP tender) – Understanding eligibility, requirements & best practices.
What public buyers are looking for in innovative solutions – Positioning technology offerings to align with PCP objectives.
Follow-up matchmaking support for suppliers – SMEs can register interest in forming consortia and partnerships.
Agenda: 10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome & Opening Remarks by Joost Buntsma, hWh, PCP WISE Lead Procurer 10:10 – 10:40 | What is a PCP? by Dr. Ana Isabel Peiró Baquedano, Senior Legal Procurement Researcher, CORVERS BV 10:40 – 11:05 | Experiences from successful PCPs by Meri Vainio, FVH, PCP WISE Public Buyer Projects to be presented: - Select4Cities: platforms to enable large-scale co-creation and testing of IoT services for cities - FABULOS: self-driving shuttle buses for public transport - AI4Cities: AI accelerating cities' transition to carbon neutrality - Circular PSP: circular economy - SPACE4Cities: satellite data solutions for urban management 11:05 – 11:20 | Open Market Consultation under PCP WISE by Arnoud Gringhuis, hWh, PCP WISE Lead Procurer 11:20 – 11:30 | Interactive Networking and Q&A session, moderated by Melissa Campagno and Sofiane Bari, G.A.C. Group Please find the detailed agenda in attachment.
