Public procurement package : getting the best value for money
Public authorities will have more scope to decide how best to spend taxpayers' money on public works, goods or services thanks to new EU rules formally endorsed by the Internal Market Committee on Thursday. Rather than force authorities to accept the lowest bid, the rules would enable them to pick innovative solutions. For example, building […]
"The goal is to make better use of public money"
Public procurement makes up 19% of the EU's annual gross domestic product, but how do we guarantee best value for money? The Parliament is currently working on new rules to ensure a more effective and transparent use of public money when public authorities pay for goods or services. The internal market committee will vote on […]
E-invoicing in public procurement: another step towards end-to-end e-procurement and e-government in Europe – FAQ
What is e-procurement and e-invoicing? Electronic procurement (e-procurement) refers to the use of electronic means by public sector organisations when buying supplies and services or tendering public works. End-to-end e-procurement is the use of electronic communications and transaction processing in public procurement contracts throughout the entire process, from electronic publication of notices to electronic payment. […]
New European deal to ensure more responsible public spending
Public authorities will get better tools to make more strategic and responsible use of taxpayers' money when buying works, goods or services, thanks to a political deal on public procurement and utilities struck by Parliament and the Council on Wednesday. The provisional agreement reached with Council by Parliament's negotiators from the Internal Market Committee concerns […]