Deadlines and administrative constraints in public procurement: an underestimated strategic challenge 13 Jun 2025 0 25 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 0 112 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 0 150 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 0 197 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 0 241 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 0 261 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 0 371 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 0 256 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 0 330 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
Pooling purchases between public bodies: a strategic opportunity for contracting authorities and economic operators 20 Mar 2025 0 326 Insights In an environment where value for money and regulatory compliance are essential, pooled purchasing is a major strategic lever for contracting authorities and candidate bidders. For contracting authori... Read more
Management of fines and disputes with suppliers 11 Mar 2025 0 230 Insights In the context of public procurement and contractual relations with suppliers, the management of penalties and disputes is an inescapable reality. Whether it's a question of late delivery, non-conform... Read more
How can you mitigate the risks associated with reliance on a single supplier in public procurement? 25 Feb 2025 0 1389 Insights At a time when securing supplies has become a major challenge for businesses and public bodies, dependence on a single supplier represents a major strategic risk. In public procurement, where competit... Read more