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Public procurement represents one of the largest economic activities in Europe and has the potential to become a powerful driver of social and sustainable development. However, for many social enterprises (SEs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), accessing...

Public procurement is often perceived as a technical and administrative process, governed by legal requirements, procedures, and compliance rules. Yet, behind every procurement decision lies a broader policy choice that influences how public resources are allocated...

Why Social Impact Assessment Matters In times of complex social challenges, ranging from poverty and exclusion to demographic change and environmental pressures, public institutions, social enterprises, and civil society organizations are increasingly expected not...

Introduction Social Public Procurement (SPP) is increasingly seen as more than a technical purchasing procedure: it is a policy instrument that can generate measurable social value through the way public money is spent. Module 6 of the Deal4Good training programme...

Winning a public contract is only the beginning of the journey. Delivering services effectively, meeting contractual obligations, and demonstrating positive social outcomes are equally important for ensuring long-term success. This is why Module 5: Contract...

Public procurement represents a significant opportunity for organisations across Europe, yet many social enterprises and SMEs face challenges in accessing it due to the complexity of procedures and requirements. To address this gap, the Deal4Good project has developed...

After introducing the concept of Social Public Procurement (SPP) and Social Economy,  and providing an overview of the EU and National legal frameworks of the partner countries (including public tendering procedures, contract laws and existing public procurement...

After introducing the concept of Social Public Procurement (SPP) and Social Economy, the Deal4Good training programme explores the topic in greater depth through Module 2 – Legislation and Regulations. This module provides an overview of the EU and National legal...

The Deal4Good training programme begins with a crucial foundation: Module 1 – Introduction to Social Public Procurement (SPP) and the Social Economy. As the first of eight modules, it sets the conceptual and practical groundwork for understanding how economic...