Public Procurement Theory, Practices and Tools edited by Jolien Grandia and Leentje Volker

“At last! Thanks to six Dutch scholars, educators and trainers in the field of strategic public procurement now have an excellent core textbook to recommend to their students. Over 8 chapters, each with clear learning objectives, the authors cover all ‘the basics’ of public procurement, explaining processes, models and strategies. The real added-value of this book lies however in its coverage of the policy and strategic opportunities and priorities for procurement in the public domain. The two chapters on public values and procurement law set out the wider context and drivers of public procurement. Drawing on their extensive experience in practice, the authors provide rich insights into coping with conflicting values and competing priorities, and sensemaking as Praise for Public Procurement part of decision making (for example) – making this an ideal book for advanced procurement studies both in universities and professional development settings. There are plenty of figures and examples to illustrate the issues addressed, and references to guide further reading. The closing chapter looks to the future, highlighting key transitions within our field and calling on readers to become agents of change, leveraging the many opportunities for strategic and policy impact that can be realised through effective procurement.”—Louise Knight, Full Professor, University of Twente