Niet, Anders en Minder Inkopen: motivatie als sleutel naar circulaire publieke inkoop

Refuse, Rethink and Reduce: motivation as the key to circular public procurement This article examines what helps or hinders public procurement professionals in applying ‘refuse, rethink and reduce’ as circular strategies in procurement practice within the central government. Motivation emerges as the pivotal factor: without commitment, there is no refusing, rethinking and reducing. This motivation does not arise by itself. Instead, it depends heavily on the opportunities provided by the organisation. With a clear vision on circular procurement, less stringent budgetary rules and fewer restrictive regulations and procedures, the organisation creates room for refuse, rethink and reduce and strengthens the commitment of procurement professionals. Strikingly, a (perceived) need for more knowledge or skills does not appear to be directly related to refuse, rethink and reduce. If the central government truly wants to do more with less through public procurement, public organisations must above all focus on creating opportunities.