PLANNING OF THE

PROCUREMENT PROCEDURE

- INCLUDING SELECTION OF PROCUREMENT TYPE

The procurement rules cover a number of different types of procurement and prescribe different procedures for the purchase of goods or services.

The contracting entity can always choose between a public and a restricted procedure, which explains why these two types of procurement are the most common. On the other hand, competitive dialogue, negotiated procedure, electronic auction, project competition and dynamic purchasing may only be used in certain circumstances. The choice of procurement type depends on a range of circumstances, and our broad commercial insight will help you make the right choice – one that maximises competition and is the most effective procedure for that specific purchase.

Public procurement allows all interested tenderers to submit a tender, while restricted procurement requires interested tenderers to apply to participate. For the latter process, only applicants which the contracting entity considers “qualified” will be allowed to submit tenders.

The choice of procurement type highly depends on the subject matter of the contemplated contract. Timing can play an important role, especially since each procurement type prescribes different procedures that impact time–limits.

Our assistance

We assist you in this phase of the procurement and in the planning of the tender. We explain the procurement rules in a simple way to ensure you have a sound basis for structuring your tender process. We advise on the timing aspects of the tender and which procurement type will be most suitable for the relevant purchase.