… the EU spends 14% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on public works, from building projects to social … wider policy goals. Smart targeting of that €2 trillion in public funds and considering how it impacts the lives of both … try to uphold. “They should prepare the ground for contracts that deliver the best quality, serve the most …
… project ‘Supporting gender equality in the economy through public procurement’ with the overall aim of contributing to a … there are low rates of implementation of gender-responsive public procurement (GRPP) in most EU countries. This represents a missed opportunity to leverage public spending to pursue a fairer allocation of economic …
… Various strategies for monitoring of publiccontracts exist, including periodic review meetings, … in relation to any of its subcontractors) or the public body or, in some cases, third-party audits or …
… and accountability within subcontracting arrangements in publiccontracts. Depending on the subject matter of the contract, … for small and/or social enterprises to participate in publiccontracts. This can be a way of increasing women’s …
… a key tool for addressing gender issues in the delivery of publiccontracts. Under the EU procurement directives and financial regulation, public buyers have the freedom to define a range of …
… bid for that particular contract. This does not mean that public authorities can favour these businesses generally or … one operator. Under EU procurement law, reservations in public procurement do not explicitly relate to women-owned or … regulation does not include the possibility of reserving contracts for sheltered workshops, employment programmes or …
… defines six separate procedures for the award of contracts: open procedure restricted procedure competitive … and testing of a new product or service to meet public sector needs. The contracting authority can then … services, infrastructure or technology to meet public needs. On the choice of procedure A contracting …
… or organisations, such as NGOs, social partners, other public sector bodies and experts. For GRPP, for example, you … feedback and ensuring that the structure and size of contracts are appropriate to encourage maximum participation. … or those with less experience in responding to public tenders, you may need to allow time for one-on-one or …
… or a website/application is made accessible to the public). Needs assessment may be undertaken either formally … of the contract. Examples of needs assessment in public procurement procedures In France , the department of … Fictitious example. In a contract for the management of a public recreation centre , the needs statement might include …
… involves gender equality bodies when initiating the public procurement cycle. Likewise, gender equality bodies reach out to the public authorities with their knowledge and advice about … administration applies social criteria in its publiccontracts, it includes the gender perspective. The Institute …
… environmental, social and labour law in the performance of publiccontracts. Article 18(2) refers to obligations established by … far-reaching in its drafting, there is limited evidence of public bodies relying on this provision to enforce gender …
… While previous experience in addressing gender aspects of contracts may be important in some cases, consider carefully … of turnover or insurance or a specific number of previous contracts, as such criteria can exclude new or small … or -operated businesses successfully competing for publiccontracts. Footnotes [1] For more information, see the …
… suppliers of goods and services [1] . For example, the EU public procurement framework (as set out in Articles 74–77 of … considerations from the award criteria in light regime contracts. In a contract for care services, the overall cost …