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E-library of public procurement good practices

What is the e-library?

This e-library is a collection of solutions and approaches for improving public procurement processes.

Who is it for?

The good practices in the e-library are primarily targeted at public procurement policy-makers and public officials involved in designing and implementing public procurement systems.

What is included?

The e-library contains descriptive information designed to inform a decision about adopting the good practice into your public procurement laws and systems, including:

  • A summary of the good practice;
  • Description of its impact on public procurement objectives;
  • Key success factors for good practice implementation;
  • Inputs needed for implementation;
  • Case studies.

To find out more about the structure and scope of the e-library please read here

Contact us at : regio-E1-administrative-capacity@ec.europa.eu

Documents


One-stop-shop procurement portal
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(195 KB - PDF)
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Targeted thematic guidance materials
English
(194 KB - PDF)
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Feedback channels for economic operators
English
(288 KB - PDF)
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Voluntary oversight of procurement procedures
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(228 KB - PDF)
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Make better use of framework agreements
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(218 KB - PDF)
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Prior market consultations
English
(560 KB - PDF)
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Public contract registry
English
(560 KB - PDF)
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Use of e-auction for small, standardised purchases
English
(276 KB - PDF)
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Transparency platforms
English
(337 KB - PDF)
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Stimulate innovation through procurement
English
(214 KB - PDF)
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Helpdesk for contracting authorities
English
(212 KB - PDF)
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Credentials for procurement professionals
English
(218 KB - PDF)
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Advisory unit of public procurement experts
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(203 KB - PDF)
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Split responsibilities for preparation and awarding phases
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(188 KB - PDF)
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Develop procurement risk assessment tools
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(202 KB - PDF)
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Detailed and up to date methodological manual
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(284 KB - PDF)
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Specialised procurement trainings for judges
English
(560 KB - PDF)
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Streamline public procurement procedures
English
(188 KB - PDF)
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Separate technical and financial offers
English
(196 KB - PDF)
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Foster a community of practice
English
(233 KB - PDF)
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Regular update and analysis of case-law
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(202 KB - PDF)
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Standardised tender documents
English
(207 KB - PDF)
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National database of public procurement audit errors and irregularities
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(197 KB - PDF)
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Facilitate payments to economic operators
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(247 KB - PDF)
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Teach SMEs how to tender
English
(189 KB - PDF)
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Publish Annual Procurement Plans
English
(198 KB - PDF)
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Mediation between contracting authorities and economic operators
English
(259 KB - PDF)
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Interoperability between procurement systems and other government databases
English
(251 KB - PDF)
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Life-cycle costing tools
English
(201 KB - PDF)
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Library of strategic procurement criteria
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(277 KB - PDF)
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