Public Procurement at EIPA
Public Procurement is a key policy area for the proper functioning of the internal market, accounting for 14% of the EU GDP.
The 2014 Public Procurement Directives were explicitly aimed at increasing access to procurement markets; improving transparency, integrity and data; boosting the digital transformation, and becoming the tool for the implementation of green social and innovative policies in Member States.
The European Commission is recommending the overall improvement of the professional skills and competences of the people conducting public procurement at all levels of government.
EIPA supports the Commission’s efforts through its training and research, to assist in avoiding the most common errors in public procurement such as non-respect of general principles, wrong selection of tendering procedures, a need to substantially modify the contract or lack of risk prevention. We can also help in making your public procurement strategic, ensuring that green, social and innovation considerations are taken into account and evaluated.
EIPA's Offer
Planning and preparing the pre-award phase
Choosing the right acquisition procedures and award formulas
Monitoring the performance of the contract
Writing the tender with functional specifications
Ensuring the best combination of quality and price
Choosing the right acquisition procedures and award formulas
Our dedicated Public Procurement Team
Gracia Vara Arribas
Public Procurement expert
Belinda Vetter
Programme Organiser
Emma O'Connell
Research Assistant Public Procurement
"I thought this was an excellent course and very well organised. There was a really good mix of speakers and the many cases/real life examples and experiences made it very interesting. Overall very worthwile!"
Competitive Dialogue and Negotiated Procedures Master Class
The focus of this course is related to the practical application of the 2014 Public Procurement Directives and the Directive 2014/25/EU, recognising that not all ways in which the procedure has been applied are equally effective in securing value for money for the awarding body.
European Public Procurement, PPP/Private Finance and Concessions
This course will provide an understanding of the latest rules and developments in European public procurement, PPP/private finance and concessions. It should be of benefit to representatives from contracting authorities and businesses who need to familiarise themselves with the rules and policies at European level.
"Very friendly atmosphere encouraging to ask questions and seek clarifications. Presentations were very informative. Dedicated course for EU procurement in EU Institutions is highly desired!"
