Securing a future-proof Public Procurement Act
50 organisations across industry, civil society, and public buyers are calling on the European Commission to put forward a Public Procurement Act that delivers lasting benefits for the economy, society, and environment.
Every day, more than 250,000 public buyers make public procurement decisions that determine how taxpayers’ money is spent across critical sectors – from construction to healthcare to food. Those decisions – representing EUR 2.5 trillion annually or 16% of EU’s GDP – shape which products and technologies are rewarded across the Single Market.
Amid intensifying global competition and environmental challenges, public procurement can strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness, promote resilient and responsible supply chains and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
That is why 50+ organisations across industry, civil society, and public buyers are calling on the European Commission to put forward a Public Procurement Act that secures strategic, resilient and value-based procurement.
The outcome of the most recent public consultation confirmed it: public spending must be turned into strategic value creation – for citizens and businesses. To do that, the Public Procurement Act must:
• Require public buyers to systematically assess offers based on best value
• Deliver a straightforward, mandatory toolbox to drive efficient implementation
• Empower local and regional authorities to act as launch customers
Aligning procurement policy with Europe’s broader objectives – as defined in the political mandate of the Clean Industrial Deal – is essential to ensure that public investment delivers lasting benefits for the economy, society and the environment. Read our joint statement.
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