Innovative procurement and strategic purchasing: public-private partnerships (PPPs) and concession management 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... 28 May 2025 0 986
Managing and executing public procurement contracts 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... 14 May 2025 0 1168
Modernisation of public procurement management 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... 7 May 2025 0 1135
Receipt of notice of default in a public contract 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... 22 Apr 2025 0 1911
Managing disputes and legal risks in public procurement 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... 16 Apr 2025 0 1376
Management of procurement procedures 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... 9 Apr 2025 0 2354
Public procurement: 5 misconceptions holding SMEs back - and how to overcome them 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... 31 Mar 2025 0 1154
Managing financial and budgetary risks in public procurement 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... 28 Mar 2025 0 1356
Pooling purchases between public bodies: a strategic opportunity for contracting authorities and economic operators 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... 20 Mar 2025 0 1887
Management of fines and disputes with suppliers 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... 11 Mar 2025 0 1085
How can you mitigate the risks associated with reliance on a single supplier in public procurement? 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... 25 Feb 2025 0 3818
Direct and Indirect Purchasing: Understanding the impact of APEX and COPEX on spend management 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... 18 Feb 2025 0 4753