Nevi has once again provided input for all party manifestos following the fall of the government, together with several other organisations. During the coalition‑formation period, Nevi is actively engaging to ensure that the impact of the procurement function is reflected in the new coalition agreement and placed higher on the agenda of policymakers and budget holders. Six parties with the greatest likelihood of participating in negotiations receive a tailored letter in which Nevi directly connects to the themes in their own manifestos.
The differences between the party programmes are significant, but there is also considerable overlap. For example, the ChristenUnie states that the government should lead by example as a purchaser, making local and sustainable procurement the norm. Many parties view Socially Responsible Procurement (and, in some cases, commissioning) as the new standard. Accelerating the circular economy is another recurring theme. Public procurement is frequently mentioned as a good example or enabler, whether as a launching customer or in the development of key technologies. Nevi emphasises that strategic tendering and collaboration across the supply chain can make procurement a driving force behind innovation, sustainability and strengthening domestic production capacity.
For the CDA and ChristenUnie, SMEs and social enterprises are important considerations in procurement. Volt recognises procurement as an important instrument for achieving societal goals by prioritising sustainable, social and innovative products and services.
Supply chains receive far more attention than two years ago. Volt, ChristenUnie, D66, SP, CDA, JA21 and GroenLinks/PvdA all address this topic, often in the context of strategic autonomy or chain responsibility. Nevi’s message is that both public and private purchasers influence which companies grow, which technologies break through and how strategic autonomy is strengthened.
Nearly all parties believe that more emphasis should be placed on choosing Dutch and European products, reducing dependence on China. They also call for a reduction in regulatory and administrative burdens. Joint procurement to meet the new NATO standard appears frequently. More broadly, collaborative purchasing—whether in healthcare or with other countries—is seen as an important approach. According to Nevi, a strong Dutch manufacturing and defence industry requires an active industrial policy in which procurement plays a key role.
There is not a single party that does not address procurement‑related themes.
The impact of procurement is greater than many realise. Nevi aims to help policymakers in the Netherlands become even more aware of the influence procurement can have.