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The essence of Category Management: optimising strategic sourcing

18 Dec 2024

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In an ever-changing business world, where supply chains are becoming increasingly complex, Category Management is emerging as an essential methodology for streamlining strategic purchasing. This struc...

The importance of collaboration between levels of authority in public procurement

12 Dec 2024

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In a context where the efficient management of public resources is essential, collaboration between levels of government - federal, regional and local - plays a key role in optimising public procureme...

The impact of post-election changes on public procurement

2 Dec 2024

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The recent elections in Belgium have led to a significant reshuffling of the boards of directors in contracting entities, marking a turning point for public organisations. These adjustments, dictated ...

Consultant vs permanent employee in the Belgian public sector: why choose an external consultant?

26 Nov 2024

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When a Belgian public institution seeks to strengthen its team, it has two main options: to hire a permanent employee or to engage an external consultant. Although each option has its advantages, the ...

The art of negotiating public contracts: between rigour and expediency

18 Nov 2024

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In the often rigid and codified environment of public procurement, negotiation is all too often relegated to the background. However, with good practice and a thorough understanding of the processes i...

Transparency and the fight against corruption in public procurement: issues, progress and prospects

12 Nov 2024

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The issue of transparency in public procurement is of crucial importance in ensuring efficient and fair purchasing processes. Because of the large sums of money involved, public procurement is particu...

Key skills for integrating sustainability and innovation into public procurement: the challenges for public purchasers

5 Nov 2024

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In a context where environmental and social issues are becoming increasingly pressing, public procurement is evolving to adapt to new demands for sustainability and innovation. To meet these challenge...

Opening up public procurement to SMEs: where do we stand?

29 Oct 2024

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Public procurement represents a tremendous opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Belgium, offering them prospects for growth and diversification. However, access to these market...

New payment rules in public procurement: what the healthcare sector needs to know

22 Oct 2024

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From 1 January 2025, a reform of the rules governing payment in public contracts, governed by the Royal Decree of 12 August 2024, will come into force. These new provisions, which will have an impact ...

Optimising hospital costs through strategic procurement and contract management

8 Oct 2024

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As public or semi-public organisations, hospitals face increasing challenges in controlling costs , improving the quality of care and managing resources. With budgets often tight and demands ever more...

Anticipating and managing risks in public procurement for economic operators: best practices for effective management

1 Oct 2024

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Economic operators involved in public procurement have to navigate a complex regulatory environment and deal with unforeseen circumstances that can jeopardise the success of their projects. Anticipati...

The influence of the health crisis on public procurement: changes, challenges and opportunities

24 Sept 2024

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The health crisis caused by COVID-19 has had a considerable impact on all economic and administrative sectors in Belgium, including public procurement. Public health emergencies and economic restricti...

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