The European Court of Auditors released a very interesting report on the state of public procurement in the EU. It took data for a 10 year period from 2011 to…
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When contracting authorities are considering their procurement needs, it can be difficult for them to understand what they should do preparing for their tender. If their needs have not evolved…
EU defence procurement operates under the framework of the 2009 Defence Procurement Directive. This Directive established common rules for the procurement of defence and sensitive security related products, services and…
What is Light Touch Procurement? Light touch procurement is a simplified and less formalised procurement process that is used for certain specific types of contracts in the European Union. This…
In the realm of public procurement within the European Union (EU), Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) are becoming a workhorse for delivering value for money across the 27 states. In Finland, over…
Buying goods can be deceptive. On the one hand, it is relatively easy to buy goods. You source the goods, you pay for them and you hopefully get the right…
There are a total of six formal procurement procedures for running EU tender processes using the classic procurement directive. These are: This article focuses on the competitive procedure with negotiation….
Who are the top five procurement firms in Ireland? It can be challenging to seek procurement advice as it necessitates trust in a procurement company. If your organisation must adhere…
The use of Z-score models can help you to evaluate the financial credibility of companies, whether they are buyers or suppliers. Completing such risk assessments is of particular importance for…
In this article, we are going to focus on the contract management issues in public sector construction (works). A lot of the risk in public works contracts arises from how…