Better buying starts well before a public contract is published 1 Jul 2025 0 21 Insights When it comes to public procurement, the preparatory phase is often underestimated, even though it has a direct impact on the quality of the procedure, the relevance of the bids received and, ultimate... Read more
Why we redesigned our website (and what it says about our vision) 26 Jun 2025 0 59 News Since Aria Partner was founded, our mission has remained unchanged: to create impact through consultancy, particularly in the public and social sectors. But the way we work, the way we interact with o... Read more
Purchasing strategies for renewable energies 23 Jun 2025 0 78 Insights Faced with the urgency of climate change and the EU's decarbonisation targets, public authorities and businesses are increasingly being called upon to rethink their purchasing strategies in order to ... Read more
Deadlines and administrative constraints in public procurement: an underestimated strategic challenge 13 Jun 2025 0 106 Insights Public procurement offers companies significant opportunities for development, but it comes with strict rules. Among these, administrative deadlines and constraints are often underestimated, even thou... Read more
Innovative procurement and strategic purchasing: public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concession management 28 May 2025 0 217 Insights Faced with increasingly high societal expectations, persistent budgetary constraints and the growing complexity of public needs, contracting authorities are having to rethink their purchasing strategi... Read more
Managing and executing public procurement contracts 14 May 2025 0 239 Insights At a time when the performance expected of public procurement goes beyond mere contractual compliance, monitoring performance is becoming a strategic issue. Effective supplier management, based on per... Read more
Modernisation of public procurement management 7 May 2025 0 318 Insights Against a backdrop of budgetary pressure, increased transparency and ever more complex regulatory requirements, contracting authorities are increasingly turning to technology to modernise their procur... Read more
Receipt of notice of default in a public contract 22 Apr 2025 0 352 Insights In the context of a public contract, the receipt of a penalty notice (procès-verbal de manquement or PV de manquement) is an important signal that deserves particular attention. Although this document... Read more
Managing disputes and legal risks in public procurement 16 Apr 2025 0 366 Insights Drawing up clear specifications and defining appropriate selection criteria are two fundamental pillars of a successful public procurement procedure. In Belgium, where contracting authorities are subj... Read more
Management of procurement procedures 9 Apr 2025 0 547 Insights Drawing up clear specifications and defining appropriate selection criteria are two fundamental pillars of a successful public procurement procedure. In Belgium, where contracting authorities are subj... Read more
Public procurement: 5 misconceptions holding SMEs back - and how to overcome them 31 Mar 2025 0 372 Insights Every year, public procurement represents several billion euros worth of opportunities for businesses. Yet many SMEs are afraid to venture into this field, convinced that it is too complex, too time-c... Read more
Managing financial and budgetary risks in public procurement 28 Mar 2025 0 464 Insights Against a backdrop of increasing budgetary pressure and greater accountability on the part of public purchasers, controlling financial and budgetary risks is a major strategic challenge. In addition t... Read more