What if public procurement could do more than buy goods and services and actively support social inclusion?
Through the PROSECO project, KMOP is working closely with regional authorities and partners to strengthen the use of social procurement as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development.
Between June and September 2025, partners carried out research across eight European regions to examine how social criteria are integrated into public tenders.
One of the most striking findings reveals a clear gap between policy and actual implementation. Although social procurement is legally possible in all participating regions, only 15–25% of public authorities systematically include social criteria in tenders. The research also highlights key barriers, including limited access to practical guidance, resource constraints, and insufficient institutional support.
Addressing these challenges will be essential to making socially responsible public procurement work. Discover more about the report and the latest developments in the PROSECO project here.