Public Procurement Directives – all you need to know
The Public Procurement Directives will be revised over the next few years. Often hailed as a potential enabler for the decarbonisation of Europe's heavy industry, public procurement is high up on the EU's agenda. This explainer is here to unpack all you need to know about the Directives.
Around EUR 2 trillion, or 14% of the EU’s gross domestic product, is spent each year on public procurement for the purchase of public goods and services. This includes anything public authorities use taxpayers’ money for – from food in school canteens to infrastructure. Across the EU, large purchases by public buyers are regulated by European law, through a horizontal set of principles public authorities are required to follow. These are contained in the Public Procurement Directives (PPDs), which are currently under evaluation, and soon to be revised.
Where are we starting from? What is the current status? And how does this law work? Our explainer dives deep into the PPDs history, key principles, scope, and procedure.
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