Introduction and content of the call by Nordic Innovation: The Nordic region as frontrunner in innovation procurement in the health sector

Introduction

ARVID LØKEN

1 25/09/2012 Copyright © Nordic Innovation 2011 . All rights reserved. www.nordicinnovation.org

Programme: Innovation in the health sector through public procurement and
regulation
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Call: The Nordic region as frontrunner in innovation procurement in the
health sector


The setting

One of 6 lighthouse projects,
backed by the 5 ministers of industry

The result of a long anchoring process
Bilateral meetings
Multistakeholder meeting 8 Dec 2011
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In the shaping / increasing interest / different approaches


Why this meeting

Information
Inspiration
Matchmaking

EXPLORE FOCUS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

In groups of 4-6, we create a space In small meeting rooms we create a Through out the day, all
for you to share needs and ideas space for you to focus on one or participants write down questions
for
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others. This is an opportunity to common needs and ideas and Nordic Innovation cluster the
explore common agendas and criteria of success in a consortium. questions and answer these in
identify potential partners. small sessions during the
matchmaking sessions.
All participants have p p
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small presentation of context, to support the process and to help All questions and answers are
needs and ideas. you find potential partners across harvested and made available right
borders. after the matchmaking meeting.

Agenda - 1st part


Agenda – 2nd part


Nordic Innovation

An institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers

Located in Oslo

Approximately 25 employees, from the 5 Nordic countries

Turnover ca 80 mill NOK

Sector programmes, innovation tools/management, trade


Our vision
The Nordic countries as a world-leading region
for innovation and sustainable growth
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Initiate co-operation
and challenge Nordic
actors through new
Build competence and action Remove
relationships barriers

Implement political International

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initiatives and
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We orchestrate increased
communicate the Nordic insight
results
Nordic value creation
through international
co-operation
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Develop and share new Work to improve
competence, create conditions for innovation
platforms and cross border trade
cross-border
Stimulate
We will be known for
innovation Our core skills
Professionalism Fostering co-operation
Openness Taking the initiative
Creating Nordic added value Sharing competence
www.nordicinnovation.org

About the call

MONA TRUELSEN / ARVID LØKEN


The 3 themes for the call


1. A Nordic competence network for innovation
procurement within health
Rationale
Thin national experience basis
Different focus / approach

Focus
Sharing of experiences, methods,
best practice
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Work on procurement projects of
common cross-border interest

Aim
Increased knowledge
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Increased cross-border cooperation
Common projects
Joint platform for further international cooperation

1. A Nordic competence network for innovation
procurement within health (cont)

Network of hospitals / regions?
Existing networks
Municipalities?

We encourage
Development of a web-based platform
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for cooperation (toolbox)
Information, methods and experiences
Interactive dialogue on projects of
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common interest
Dissemination of information from the network to a wider audience (good
practice, examples, methods)


2. A Nordic project for market knowledge and
dialogue between procurers and suppliers

Rationale:
Need for better interaction between procurers and suppliers
Information flow / market knowledge

Focus on:
Dialogue
The pre-tender phase, specification, function
Awareness, communication

Aim:
Raised awareness
Improved information flow
Cross-border learning and partnerships
Stimulating innovation in companies delivering products and services
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3.
3 Other themes

Open for other ideas

A few hints:
Help us reach our goals
Pave the road for future initiatives
Look to the evaluation criteria


3.
3 Other themes – for inspiration

Take concepts that have been tested nationally to the Nordic level
Obstacles for more cooperation between hospitals and between
municipalities when it comes to cross-border procurement-project
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In what fields within the health sector does the Nordic region have a
strong combined position for business development and health service
development?
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The case for a Nordic lead market
The Nordics as a test bed
Barriers that Nordic companies face when bidding for a tender in other
Nordic countries


Definitions

Innovation procurement for us includes:
Procurement of innovation (not requiring R&D)
Pre-commercial procurement (requiring R&D)
Innovation friendly procurement
And more

Innovative process and innovative products/services

Different definitions in the Nordic countries - we are pragmatic to
definitions


Who are we aiming at?

Organizations that engage in public procurement within the health sector
Hospitals
Regions
Municipalities

Agencies, confederation of industries, research institutions,
consultancies

Companies
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Pilots

We encourage pilot projects as part of the call, but will not prioritize
funding of the procurement itself (only the process)


8 Dec workshop


Report

National overview

Cases

Prepared b D
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