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  • Introduction

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    Social Enterprises (SEs) represent important initiators and creators of social value and responsible development of the local environment and society. Their activities are primarily focused on creating social value. At the same time, they need to ensure the economic viability of their operations for their survival and further development.

    By providing goods and services, SEs satisfy the needs of local communities, support the empowerment of marginalised groups, advance the level of sustainability in the community, or boost local economic development. At the same time, their work significantly increases flexibility, resilience, and equal participation in the local communities, which operate under constantly changing conditions.

    To understand the role and importance of SEs in modern society, we present their creation of social value, cooperation and connection with Local Public Administration, and inclusion in the procurement processes of Local Public Administration (LPA).

    This integrated module equips participants with the knowledge and tools to increase community resilience, well-being and identity through strategic collaboration between social enterprises and LPAs.

  • Navigating procurement and contracting between LPAs (municipalities) and SEs

    This unit discusses guidelines, recommendations and possible solutions for greater inclusion of Social Enterprises (SEs) in Local Public Authority (LPA) public procurement processes. In this context, we present the characteristics of Social Enterprise inclusion and potential ways to improve the partnership between LPAs and social enterprises in providing goods and services in local communities. Next, we present the inclusion of Social Enterprises in each procurement phase, the development of collaborative relationships between LPAs and Social Enterprises, possible obstacles to including social enterprises and recommendations for monitoring and evaluating procurement.

    Participants will learn how to effectively manage the procurement and contracting process between LPAs and Social Enterprises, understanding the role of each procurement phase - from planning to management. They will learn how to involve Social Enterprises in public procurement processes. They will also learn about the challenges they must be aware of, for example, minimal awareness and the complexity of ensuring compliance. Participants will also learn about the importance of monitoring and evaluation of the involvement of social enterprises in public procurement processes by LPAs.