CEN/TR 17011-2-1:2026

Electronic Public Procurement - Innovation guideline - Part 2-1: Framework and models of innovative developments in procurement

Publication date:   Apr 23, 2026

Scope

This document establishes comprehensive frameworks and models for innovative developments in procurement across all sectors, providing systematic methodologies and organizational frameworks enabling transformation of procurement practices through structured governance and innovation management.
This document applies to:
— Organizations
• public sector procurement authorities at local, regional, national, and European levels;
• private sector organizations engaging in innovation partnerships with public entities;
• research and development institutions participating in cross-sector innovation;
• SMEs and large enterprises involved in public-private innovation ecosystems;
• international organizations seeking to implement European innovation procurement approaches.
— Innovation Coverage
• cross-sector innovation frameworks applicable to both public and private organizations;
• enhanced Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) and Public Procurement of Innovation (PPI) frameworks;
• system-of-Systems (SoS) orchestration for complex multi-organizational coordination;
• four-dimensional innovation architecture covering business models, operations, sourcing, and technology.
— Framework Applications
• strategic innovation planning and implementation across organizational boundaries;
• digital transformation and technology integration for all sectors;
• circular economy and sustainable procurement models;
• cross-border collaboration and harmonization mechanisms.