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Receipt of notice of default in a public contract

22 Apr 2025

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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...

Managing disputes and legal risks in public procurement

16 Apr 2025

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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...

Management of procurement procedures

9 Apr 2025

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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...

Public procurement: 5 misconceptions holding SMEs back - and how to overcome them

31 Mar 2025

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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...

Managing financial and budgetary risks in public procurement

28 Mar 2025

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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...

Pooling purchases between public bodies: a strategic opportunity for contracting authorities and economic operators

20 Mar 2025

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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...

Management of fines and disputes with suppliers

11 Mar 2025

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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...

How can you mitigate the risks associated with reliance on a single supplier in public procurement?

25 Feb 2025

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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...

Direct and Indirect Purchasing: Understanding the impact of APEX and COPEX on spend management

18 Feb 2025

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In the world of purchasing, it is essential to distinguish between direct and indirect purchases, two categories which have a different impact on a company's financial management and operational perfo...

Responsible Purchasing: A Strategic Opportunity with the ISO 20400 Standard

11 Feb 2025

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In a world where environmental, social and ethical concerns are taking centre stage, Responsible Purchasing is becoming an essential strategic lever for organisations. The international standard ISO 2...

Blockchain and procurement: a revolution for transparency and efficiency

3 Feb 2025

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In a world where the digitisation of purchasing processes has become a priority, blockchain is emerging as an innovative technology with multiple benefits. Not only does it guarantee the transparency ...

The Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle: A strategic key to optimising purchasing

23 Jan 2025

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The Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, also known as Procure-to-Pay, is an essential process in an organisation's purchasing and supply management. By integrating all the stages, from purchase requisition t...

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