WeBuySocialEU

In a world where every purchase can make a difference, harnessing the power of public procurement for social good is not just a choice but a unique opportunity!

Buy Social Ireland are proud members of the WeBuySocialEU Project.

Think social and act smart by using the power of public purchasing for the greater good!

Public buyers are major investors and market signallers in Europe, with public procurement accounting for about 14% of the EU’s GDP. Imagine: could this be done more responsibly and socially?WeBuySocialEU is a European Commission initiative showcasing how the use of public procurement can help to achieve far-reaching social goals across the EU. Through a series of bespoke activities, WeBuySocialEU empowers both public buyers and social economy entities to maximise the impact of socially responsible public procurement.

With tailored training events and an EU-wide communications campaign, WeBuySocialEU encourages contracting authorities to integrate social considerations into their purchasing policies and practices. Simultaneously, it supports social economy actors in understanding and participating effectively in public procurement procedures. This effort also aims to foster collaboration and mutual understanding between the social economy and the public sector across the EU.