This document summarizes efforts to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) participate in public procurement contracts both within and outside of the European Union. Key points discussed include new EU directives from 2014 that established measures to reduce barriers for SMEs, such as dividing large contracts into smaller lots. Data shows SME participation in public procurement has increased in the EU since 2010. The document also outlines international cooperation efforts, such as a World Trade Organization initiative and trade agreements, to promote SME access to public contracts globally.
Presentation by Daniel Ivarsson, SIGMA expert, on access to procurement for small and medium sized enterprises in the ENP East region – an overview, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Paulo Magina, Head of the Public Procurement Unit, OECD Public Governance Directorate, on central purchasing bodies: a framework for measuring productivity and economic impact, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Dariusz Koba, Poland, on contract award criteria, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Paulo Magina, Head of the Public Procurement Unit, OECD Public Governance Directorate, on the new maps: experiences from assessing public procurement systems, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Ana Durnic, Institute Alternative, Montenegro, on the role of civil society in monitoring the implementation of procurement rules, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Daniel Ivarsson, SIGMA expert, on access to procurement for small and medium sized enterprises in the ENP East region – an overview, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Paulo Magina, Head of the Public Procurement Unit, OECD Public Governance Directorate, on central purchasing bodies: a framework for measuring productivity and economic impact, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Dariusz Koba, Poland, on contract award criteria, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Paulo Magina, Head of the Public Procurement Unit, OECD Public Governance Directorate, on the new maps: experiences from assessing public procurement systems, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
Presentation by Ana Durnic, Institute Alternative, Montenegro, on the role of civil society in monitoring the implementation of procurement rules, at the third regional conference on public procurement for ENP East countries, Tbilisi, 6-7 November 2019.
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More materials on the topic can be found at https://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/workshop-on-legal-models-for-international-enforcement-cooperation.htm.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Marianela López-Galdos from the Global Competition & Regulatory Counsel Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) was delivered during an OECD workshop on “Legal Models for International Enforcement Co-operation” held virtually on 28 October 2021.
More materials on the topic can be found at https://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/workshop-on-legal-models-for-international-enforcement-cooperation.htm.
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This presentation by the World Trade Organization was delivered during an OECD workshop on “Legal Models for International Enforcement Co-operation” held virtually on 28 October 2021.
More materials on the topic can be found at https://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/workshop-on-legal-models-for-international-enforcement-cooperation.htm.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Presentation by Matthieu Cahen, OECD, at the SIGMA regional conference on public procurement which took place in Beirut on 2-3June 2015. Also available in Arabic.
Presentation by Sean Ennis, Senior Economist, OECD Competition Division, at the II Competition and Regulation Forum: “Reaching for market efficiency” which took place in Mexico on 9-10 January 2018. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/.
This presentation by Stephen Davies (Professor of Economics, University of East Anglia, UK) was delivered during a workshop on “Methodologies to measure market competition” held virtually for competition authorities officials on 23 February 2021. More materials on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/mmkts.
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This presentation by the Chinese Taipei Fair Trade Commission was made during the discussion on “Market study methodologies for competition authorities” held at the 125th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 3 on Co-operation and Enforcement on 20 June 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/1ZX.
This presentation by François-Charles LAPRÉVOTE, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, was made during the discussion “Competition provisions in trade agreements” held at the 18th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 5 December 2019. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/cpta.
Presentation by Maria Stylianidou, Hellenic Open University, Greece (ENG) Second SIGMA Regional ENP East Conference on Public Procurement, Kyiv 29-30 May 2018.
This presentation by the Philippine Competition Commission was made during Break-out Session 1: Advocacy in the framework of the discussion on “Overcoming adversity and attaining success: Small and developing competition agencies” held at the 16th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sda.
This presentation, by G. Deniz Both, Independent Researcher, (PHD from King's College London and LL.M from University of East Anglia), was made during the discussion “Regional Competition Agreements: Benefits and Challenges”, held during the 17th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/rca.
This presentation by Sweden was made during the break-out Session 2, “Techniques and evidence for assessing exclusive dealing and bundling” in the discussion “Economic analysis and evidence in abuse cases” held at the 20th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 7 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/eac.
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More materials on the topic can be found at https://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/workshop-on-legal-models-for-international-enforcement-cooperation.htm.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by the World Trade Organization was delivered during an OECD workshop on “Legal Models for International Enforcement Co-operation” held virtually on 28 October 2021.
More materials on the topic can be found at https://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/workshop-on-legal-models-for-international-enforcement-cooperation.htm.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
Presentation by Matthieu Cahen, OECD, at the SIGMA regional conference on public procurement which took place in Beirut on 2-3June 2015. Also available in Arabic.
Presentation by Sean Ennis, Senior Economist, OECD Competition Division, at the II Competition and Regulation Forum: “Reaching for market efficiency” which took place in Mexico on 9-10 January 2018. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/.
This presentation by Stephen Davies (Professor of Economics, University of East Anglia, UK) was delivered during a workshop on “Methodologies to measure market competition” held virtually for competition authorities officials on 23 February 2021. More materials on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/mmkts.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent
This presentation by the Chinese Taipei Fair Trade Commission was made during the discussion on “Market study methodologies for competition authorities” held at the 125th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 3 on Co-operation and Enforcement on 20 June 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/1ZX.
This presentation by François-Charles LAPRÉVOTE, Partner, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, was made during the discussion “Competition provisions in trade agreements” held at the 18th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 5 December 2019. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/cpta.
Presentation by Maria Stylianidou, Hellenic Open University, Greece (ENG) Second SIGMA Regional ENP East Conference on Public Procurement, Kyiv 29-30 May 2018.
This presentation by the Philippine Competition Commission was made during Break-out Session 1: Advocacy in the framework of the discussion on “Overcoming adversity and attaining success: Small and developing competition agencies” held at the 16th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sda.
This presentation, by G. Deniz Both, Independent Researcher, (PHD from King's College London and LL.M from University of East Anglia), was made during the discussion “Regional Competition Agreements: Benefits and Challenges”, held during the 17th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/rca.
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This presentation by Beyza Erbayat of the OECD Competition Division was made during the plenary session on “Investigative Powers in Practice”, held during the 17th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/invpw.
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• Neil Walker provides two interesting articles on some important property related cases.
TenderScout Irish Public Procurement - Survey & Analysis 2014:15Tony Corrigan
With public sector contracts representing 12% of the Irish economy, public procurement impacts on more than185,000 businesses and is, a cornerstone of sustainable economic re- covery. After five years in decline, spending will rise in 2015 by €0.5 billion to an estimated €9 billion.
This report is based on the findings of a TenderScout Survey, which gives voice to those most impacted by public procurement changes – Irish businesses. Our national survey was conducted in November 2014 in conjunction with Amarach Research.
We have also provided an examination of the Legal Services sector. The changes we see in this industry serve as an early warning to other sectors as it is at the forefront of public procure- ment reform and serves as an indicator of public procurement’s evolution.
More importantly, this report provides recommendations based on our engagement with over 1,000 suppliers across the country to boost confidence in the system. Without confidence that the system is working for both the government and business, suppliers will not participate. Government will ultimately receive less value for money and suppliers will not develop the ca- pability to compete in other markets.
Presentation by Karen Hill and Daniel Ivarsson, SIGMA, at the SIGMA regional conference on public procurement, which took place in Beirut on 2-3 June 2015. Also available in Arabic and French.
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This presentation by UNCTAD was made during Break-out Session 3: Creating Legitimacy in the framework of the discussion on “Overcoming adversity and attaining success: Small and developing competition agencies” held at the 16th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/sda.
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Presentation by Ivana Franjkovic, Croatia, at the SIGMA regional conference on public procurement which took place in Beirut on 2-3 June 2015. Also available in Arabic and French.
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The OECD takes a holistic view of the public procurement cycle: from needs assessment, bid evaluation and contract award, as well as contract management and payment.
This Recommendation (pdf) addresses the developments by reaffirming the role of public procurement as a strategic function and by providing clear and effective guidance on how to implement a public procurement system that uses state-of-the-art tools and techniques to use public funds sustainably and efficiently. Please see www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/recommendation-on-public-procurement.htm
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Presentation given by Montenegro at Building a sustainable quality management approach - Academies for EaP countries organised by the SIGMA Programme and the GiZ Eastern Partnership Regional Fund. Stage 1: Building for excellence.
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Presentation given by SIGMA at Building a sustainable quality management approach - Academies for EaP countries organised by the SIGMA Programme and the GiZ Eastern Partnership Regional Fund. Stage 1: Building for excellence.
Presentation given by the Republic of Slovenia Ministry of Higher Education at Building a sustainable quality management approach - Academies for EaP countries organised by the SIGMA Programme and the GiZ Eastern Partnership Regional Fund. Stage 1: Building for excellence.
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Presentation given at Building a sustainable quality management approach - Academies for EaP countries organised by the SIGMA Programme and the GiZ Eastern Partnership Regional Fund. Stage 1: Building for excellence.
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1. SMEs in public procurement -
inside and outside the EU
Raluca Ipate
European Commission
Directorate-General for
Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
2. Why is it important to help SMEs participate in
public procurement?
• The magnitude of the market and the opportunities it offers to
companies.
• It pays off to have SMEs as suppliers.
• The challenges are bigger for SMEs than for large companies.
4. April 2014
Three new Directives adopted by the
European Parliament and the Council
Public
Contracts
2014/24/EU
Utilities
2014/25/EU
Concessions
2014/23/EU
5. Measures to enhance SME's access to public
contracts
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Practice
Policy
development/monitoring
Legislation
6. I. Division of contracts into lots
II. Turnover cap
III. Reduction of
administrative burden
Measures to enhance SMEs’ access to
public contracts
7. I. Division of contracts into lots
Old New
Old rules New rules
8. II. Limitation of the turnover required
to participate in a tender procedure
10. Other SME-friendly provisions
• E-procurement
• E-Certis
• Best Price Quality Ratio (BPQR)
• Green, social and innovation procurement
• Direct payments to subcontractors
• Variants
11. Other actions
• EU level - projects to support:
• SME participation in procurement
• Procurement of innovation
• Professionalisation of public buyers
Cooperation with EEN and other stakeholders
Member States actions
12. Name of the measure Scope
Sector
Year
Initiator Typology Relevance for SMEs
Public Procurement
Academy of the Federal
Procurement Agency
Austria All / BBG (Federal
procurement agency)
Training of public procurement
staff
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
Electronic notifications
and e-procurement in
Finland
Finland All 2007 Ministry of Economic
Affairs and
Employment
Encourage the use of e-
procurement
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
Integrity Pacts for a
better transparency of
procurement processes
Bulgaria All 2011 Transparency
International and
various Ministries
Improving transparency of
procurement processes
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
Helpdesk service for
SMEs
Croatia All 2015 Ministry of the
Economy,
Entrepreneurship and
Crafts
Provision of information/guidance
to SMEs
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
The Aarhus Model of
smaller-sized public
procurement
City of
Aarhus,
Denmar
k
All 2014 Municipality
Government
Encourage the division of
contracts into lots
Reduced economic and financial
requirements
Measure aimed at SMEs
only
Financial support for
innovative public
procurement
Estonia All 2016 The Ministry of
Economic Affairs and
Enterprise Estonia
Financial support to SMEs
Training of public procurement
staff
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
Collaborative reverse
factoring to facilitate the
prompt payment of public
contracts
France All 2015 UGAP (Central
purchasing body)
Simplified processes and
documentation requirements
Timely and efficient payment
terms/arrangement for SMEs (or
Measure aimed at
broader target group but
useful for SMEs
14. Progress in SMEs’ participation
in public procurement
• A positive trend can be identified for above-threshold procurement:
• From 55% in 2010 to 61% in 2017 in terms of number of contracts
• From 29% for the 2009-2011 period to 33% in terms of value for 2011-2017
• The estimated direct and indirect participation increased from 45% to 49% in
terms of value.
15. Trends by type of contract
By number of awards By aggregate contract value (<100m)
N = 53,535 N = 37,905
16. SME policy outside the EU
• SME Work Programme in the Government Procurement Agreement, WTO
• Negotiations of FTAs
• Engagement with other international organisations
17. SME Working Programme in the Government
Procurement Agreement, WTO
DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT ON A WORK
PROGRAMME ON SMEs
Recognises the importance of facilitating the participation of SMEs in government
procurement; and
Recognises that Parties have agreed to seek to avoid introducing or continuing
discriminatory measures that distort open procurement.
The parties are currently working on a list of non-discriminatory practices for promoting
and facilitating the participation of SMEs in government procurement.
18. Categories of measures in the a list of non-
discriminatory practices
Enhanced transparency
Reduction of administrative burden
Procurement opportunities for the SMEs, including through
proportional qualification and selection criteria
Enhancing the professionalisation of procuring entities as well as
the cooperation and dialogue between them and SMEs
19. DCFTAs and FTAs
• DCFTAs
• Legislation in line with the directives:
Article 46 Division of contracts into lots
Article 58 Selection criteria
Article 59 European Single Procurement Document:
paragraph 1 mutatis mutandis, paragraph 4
Phase 2
Approximation and
implementation of
basic elements of
Directive 2014/24/EU
and of Directive
89/665/EEC
20. FTAs – public procurement chapter
• GPA+ provisions
Article IV of the GPA, Paragraph 6
Offsets
6. With regard to covered procurement, a Party, including its
procuring entities, shall not seek, take account of, impose or
enforce any offsets.