Pre Commercial Procurement (PCP) is a funding scheme designed to kickstart innovative product development while creating a market for such products. It allows public sector organizations to engage with suppliers throughout a product's development phase, seeing it through to launch. By funding development, PCP supports the creation of cutting-edge products and technologies while minimizing risks for both public and private sector organizations. PCP is an effective way for suppliers to test the viability of their product or technology in a pre-market environment. It provides invaluable feedback from real-world users and clients, helping to refine and improve products before formal market entry. This, in turn, ensures that products more effectively address real-world challenges. PCP is a collaborative approach to product and technology development, bringing together public and private sector stakeholders to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. It is an excellent way for suppliers to get early feedback from end-users and clients in a pre-market environment, ensuring that final products are customized to meet the unique needs of clients. PCP can help public sector organizations procure innovative and cost-effective products and technologies that are tailored to their specific needs. Engaging with suppliers throughout the development phase can lead to more efficient and effective solutions, maximizing benefits for both buyers and suppliers.

article on the changing landscape of procurement and the role of technology in driving innovation. The world of procurement is undergoing a massive transformation, as it faces up to the challenges of