Value–Based Procurement Community of Practice (VBP CoP)
The Value-Based Procurement Community of Practice (VBP CoP) brings together procurement organizations, procurers, the Medical Technology industry and their leadership and engages with health authorities and other stakeholders with a common interest in value-based procurement. The 2 founding members are:
For more information on the VBP CoP, please contact Hans Bax.
The objective of the VBP CoP is to foster a change in practice and implement value-based procurement both in the public and private healthcare sectors. This will bring the most economically advantageous solution into healthcare, taking into account the value offered to patients, to the care givers, the providers and potentially, to society. The VBP CoP description is available here.
VBP CoP activities
The VBP CoP is driven by its members and assisted by supporting and knowledge partners. The CoP focuses on 5 key activities: Engage & Outreach, Educate, Collaborate, Derive Learnings and Continuously Enhance its Toolkit.
Value–Based Procurement is a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to partner for patient-centric, higher quality and more sustainable health care. Value–Based Procurement addresses key challenges in the provider/supplier relationship, leading to economic most advantageous purchasing by awarding the specific needs and what citizens, health systems, health actors and society value.
More information on the VBP CoP and the documents developed by the CoP are available in the resource library here.
8th Value Based Procurement Conference - 27 January 2027 - MIX Brussels
A new year. Fresh ambitions. Bold ideas. Let's make 2027 the year of Value-Based Procurement!
Join us in Brussels for the 8th European Value-Based Procurement Conference, where healthcare leaders, procurement professionals, policymakers, and industry representatives will come together to explore how procurement can drive better patient outcomes, accelerate innovation and create more sustainable healthcare systems.
Under this year's ambitious theme, "The Value Revolution – Transforming Healthcare Through Procurement", we will move beyond theory and focus on what really matters: turning ambition into action!
Expect inspiring keynote speakers, real-world success stories, fresh international perspectives and thought-provoking discussions on the future of healthcare procurement.
We are putting together an exciting programme, with additional speakers and inspiring case studies to be announced in the coming weeks.
The 2027 VBP Conference is organised by the VBP Community of Practice, with the support of EHPPA, EUREGHA, RESAH, Solventum, Fundación Progreso y Salud, Swansea University School of Management and MedTech Europe.
Agenda
An exciting programme is taking shape!
We are bringing together leading experts and pioneering healthcare organisations to share practical experiences, challenge conventional thinking and explore what's next for Value-Based Procurement.
The full conference agenda will be announced soon. Stay tuned!
Venue
Registration fees
Organisation | Early bird fee (until December 1) | Standard fee (on or after December 1) |
|---|---|---|
NGO and Academica | € 200 | € 250 |
Government representative | € 75 | € 75 |
Procurement professional (member of EHPPA) | € 75 | € 75 |
Procurement professional | € 200 | € 250 |
Healthcare provider organization | € 200 | € 250 |
Lifescience trade association | € 450 | € 600 |
SME | € 450 | € 600 |
Corporate organization | € 950 | € 1.075 |
All fees are VAT included
Contributors
The VBP Community of Practice is a not-for-profit event and is financed by the registration fees for attending the event and a financial contribution by the VBP Community of Practice.
The annual VBP Conference is made possible thanks to the in-kind support from our supporting partners, who endorse the programme and advocate the event within their networks.
Contact
Registration and accommodation
Margaux Van Bever
+32 (0)52 65 00 34
Conference agenda and sponsorship
Hans Bax