Why draw up a procurement strategy for a public contract? 13 Jan 2025 0 250 Insights When it comes to public procurement, putting in place an effective purchasing strategy is key to maximising the value of public funds, ensuring fair competition and ensuring the overall success of pro... Read more
Monitoring public procurement: new reporting obligations for 2025 7 Jan 2025 0 439 Insights As part of the law on the governance of public contracts, the FPS BOSA has introduced new measures aimed at structuring data collection to improve the monitoring of public contracts. From 2025 , publi... Read more
The essence of Category Management: optimising strategic sourcing 18 Dec 2024 0 375 Insights 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... Read more
The importance of collaboration between levels of authority in public procurement 12 Dec 2024 0 334 Insights 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... Read more
The impact of post-election changes on public procurement 2 Dec 2024 0 315 Insights 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 ... Read more
Consultant vs permanent employee in the Belgian public sector: why choose an external consultant? 26 Nov 2024 0 549 Insights 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 ... Read more
The art of negotiating public contracts: between rigour and expediency 18 Nov 2024 0 333 Insights 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... Read more
Transparency and the fight against corruption in public procurement: issues, progress and prospects 12 Nov 2024 0 435 Insights 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... Read more
Key skills for integrating sustainability and innovation into public procurement: the challenges for public purchasers 5 Nov 2024 0 359 Insights 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... Read more
Opening up public procurement to SMEs: where do we stand? 29 Oct 2024 0 342 Insights 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... Read more
New payment rules in public procurement: what the healthcare sector needs to know 22 Oct 2024 0 490 Insights 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 ... Read more
Why join Aria Partner as a public procurement consultant? 15 Oct 2024 0 432 News At Aria Partner, we believe that choosing the right working environment is essential to fulfilling your potential. If you're a public procurement expert looking to join a dynamic and stimulating team,... Read more