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Green procurement: New standards emerging in 2025🌍 Environmental criteria in public procurement continue to gain momentum across Europe. Norway set a strong example in 2024 by requiring that 30% of tender evaluation scores focus on environmental factors, signalling a broader shift in sustainable procurement practices. In 2025, public buyers are expected to implement more comprehensive sustainability requirements. These are likely to extend beyond basic environmental criteria to assess suppliers' complete environmental impact, including supply chain emissions, renewable energy adoption, and material sustainability. Contract management systems will likely play an important role in monitoring environmental commitments, enabling public buyers to track progress on carbon reduction targets and circular economy initiatives. Read more about environmental requirements in procurement: https://hubs.ly/Q032gqjm0 Share your thoughts on implementing environmental criteria in your procurement processes in the comments! #GreenProcurement #Sustainability #PublicProcurement

We’re excited to welcome Carin Collin as our new Chief Customer Officer! Carin joins us with extensive experience in customer success, SaaS growth, and operations strategy, having held senior leadership roles in the tech sector globally. Her proven track record of elevating customer satisfaction and transforming business processes will play a pivotal role in our continued journey to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Carin’s ability to create strong cross-functional collaboration, backed by her strategic insight and data-driven decision-making, makes her the right leader for our customer-first approach. We’re thrilled to have Carin’s expertise on our team as we continue to support and empower our customers. Welcome aboard, Carin!

Did you know that 37% of EU firms are struggling with raw material shortages? According to the European Investment Bank, supply chain disruptions remain a major challenge - one that impacts procurement and operational stability. These disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in supplier networks, forcing public buyers to rethink their approach. In 2025, supplier diversification is expected to become a priority to reduce dependency on single sources or regions. By expanding their supplier base, public buyers can also create fairer opportunities for a broader range of suppliers. This strategy helps mitigate global risks, keeping procurement processes stable and efficient even during disruptions. Read more in our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q032gq-d0 #PublicProcurement #SupplierDiversification #RiskManagement

Did you know that 40% of tenders from public buyers only receive one bid? That’s a lot of untapped potential - and a huge opportunity for your business. So, how can you make the most of this opportunity? It starts with making smarter decisions, using public procurement data to find opportunities, analyse trends, and plan your next steps. But navigating public procurement data can be overwhelming. With governments sharing tender notices, contract awards, and procurement details, there’s a lot of data available, but knowing how to use it effectively isn’t always easy. To help you get started, we’ve gathered 4 methods to build a successful public sales strategy. Curious to learn more? Swipe below to see our 4 tips and check out our blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q034hvtp0

🔍The hidden cost of overlooking below-threshold spend. In 2025, public procurement teams are looking beyond major contracts to improve visibility across all spending. Below-threshold purchases have long been procurement’s “blind spot”, often lacking detailed procedures and tracking. This can lead to significant inefficiencies and missed opportunities. Suppliers who aren’t the best fit may continue winning contracts, and public funds may not deliver the maximum value. The good news is that digital solutions can help procurement teams address these challenges. By reviewing these traditionally overlooked purchases, public buyers can better understand their spending patterns and work toward awarding contracts more fairly. Read our blog to learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q032gqpY0 #PublicProcurement #Transparency #DigitalTransformation

Public procurement evolved rapidly in 2024 - what’s in store for 2025? From AI advancements to stricter sustainability policies, we have outlined five key trends that may shape your work in the year ahead. Discover how these shifts will drive more transparent, greener, and more resilient procurement practices. Read the full blog here: https://hubs.ly/Q032gpnm0

Our digital flagship event, Mercell Day, is back in Finland! 🇫🇮 We’re thrilled to host an exclusive customer event for our Finnish public buyers on February 13th. This digital event will offer insights into: ✔️ Practical strategies for effective contract management. ✔️ 10 tips for making supplier bidding easier. ✔️ What's new with Mercell. … And much more! 📆 Save the date: February 13th.  📍 Location: Online.  🚨 Note: The event will be conducted in Finnish. 🔗 Sign up now: https://hubs.ly/Q032fmGp0

📢 Exklusiv inbjudan till webinar om hur du maximerar dina offentliga affärer 2025. Delta i vårt kostnadsfria webinar som är utformat för att hjälpa leverantörer att effektivisera sina säljstrategier mot offentlig sektor. 📅 Datum: 22 januari 2025 🕒 Tid: 10:00 - 10:45 AM 💻 Plats: Online Lär dig hur du bland annat kan: 🔍Hitta affärsmöjligheterna som är mest relevanta för ert företag. 📊 Sömlöst integrera offentlig data i din försäljningsplan för 2025 för att ligga steget före i en konkurrensutsatt marknad. 📈 Upptäcka och omvandla offentlig data till viktiga möjligheter som driver tillväxt. Säkra morgondagens affärer. 👉 Registrera dig här: https://hubs.ly/Q031__Lj0

✨ Ready for 2025? Here's to New Beginnings for Suppliers and Public Buyers! As the holiday season wraps up, it’s the perfect time to reflect and recharge for the exciting year ahead. At Mercell, we’re gearing up to bring even more tools, insights, and opportunities to our suppliers through our Mercell Bidding platform in the coming year. But we’re not stopping there—big things are coming for our public buyer customers too! We’re launching Mercell Tendering in even more countries, making it easier for public buyers to connect with the right suppliers and streamline their procurement processes, all with a truly connected end-to-end platform. It’s all about a more efficient, transparent, and impactful tendering process. Get ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet—whether you're a supplier or public buyer, we’re here to help you succeed. Here’s to a year full of growth and new beginnings. Cheers to 2025! 🥂 #NewYearNewOpportunities #PublicProcurement #Mercell #PublicBuyers #Suppliers #2025Ready

Day 24: Thank You for Engaging with Us This December! We want to thank you all for following along and engaging with us throughout December. Over the month, we’ve shared a variety of public procurement insights, covering everything from trends and challenges to new opportunities. If you missed any or want to revisit them, you can find them all here: https://lnkd.in/dzBF3QDa Wishing you all a joyful holiday season and a fantastic new year! 🎄✨ #PublicProcurement #MercellInsights #BusinessOpportunities