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.
This presentation by Canada was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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.
This presentation by Sabine Zigelski from the OECD Competition Division, was made during the discussion “The Suspensory Effects of Merger Notifications and Gun Jumping” held at the 130th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 27 November 2018. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/gjc.
This presentation by the United Kingdom was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Australia was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “Surveys and other data gathering techniques”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The document summarizes the regulations and process around requests for information (RFIs) during investigations in Taiwan. It discusses the obligations of concerned parties and third parties to provide information, with concerned parties having a higher obligation. It provides examples of how the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has used RFIs to assess market dominance in cases involving potential anti-competitive behavior. Through RFIs, the FTC aims to understand market definition, transactions, industry structure and consumer preferences to determine if laws have been violated.
This presentation by Norway was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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.
This presentation by Canada was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
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.
This presentation by Sabine Zigelski from the OECD Competition Division, was made during the discussion “The Suspensory Effects of Merger Notifications and Gun Jumping” held at the 130th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 27 November 2018. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/gjc.
This presentation by the United Kingdom was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This presentation by Australia was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “Surveys and other data gathering techniques”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
The document summarizes the regulations and process around requests for information (RFIs) during investigations in Taiwan. It discusses the obligations of concerned parties and third parties to provide information, with concerned parties having a higher obligation. It provides examples of how the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has used RFIs to assess market dominance in cases involving potential anti-competitive behavior. Through RFIs, the FTC aims to understand market definition, transactions, industry structure and consumer preferences to determine if laws have been violated.
This presentation by Norway was prepared for the break-out Session 1, “The role of economists in merger teams and qualitative evidence review”, in the discussion “Economic Analysis in Merger Investigations” at the 19th OECD Global Forum on Competition on 9 December 2020. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at http://oe.cd/eami.
This presentation was uploaded with the author’s consent.
This document discusses state restraints on competition and actions competition authorities can take. It argues that state and local government restraints are a major problem and authorities should remove all unreasonable restraints, not just level the playing field. It provides examples where authorities in Lithuania and Peru can challenge anticompetitive acts of government. Cross-border restraints involving states are also a problem for regional integration. Competition authorities can advocate for law reform, empower themselves to challenge government, and collaborate across borders to identify and remove anticompetitive restraints.
This presentation by India 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.
This presentation by the Mexican Delegation was made during Break-out session 3: Due Process in relation to Evidence Gathering, of the discussion on “Investigative Powers in Practice” held at the 17th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/invpw.
The document discusses international cooperation on competition enforcement and policy. It notes that cooperation is essential for economic welfare benefits. Key questions addressed are how to advance cooperation given a changing global landscape, and where cooperation should go in the future. Cooperation should advance enforcement information exchange, procedural transparency, and policy standards. The OECD and ICN play a crucial role in creating frameworks and recommendations to strengthen bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. Industry supports cooperation and is willing to provide input to relevant international forums.
This document discusses investigative powers and requests for information in merger cases. It covers:
1. How to draft requests for information, including focusing the questions, being specific, and avoiding ambiguity.
2. How to handle large amounts of complex internal documents received, including carefully scoping requests and considering confidentiality issues.
3. Tips for processing document replies, including uploading documents, indexing them, and developing a document review strategy.
This presentation by the OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The promotion of competitive neutrality by competition authorities” held at the 20th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/pcnca.
This presentation by the Competition Bureau of Canada was made during the discussion on "The role of market studies as a tool to promote competition" held at the 15th Global Forum on Competition on 1 December 2016. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at www.oecd.org/competition/globalforum/the-role-of-market-studies-as-a-tool-to-promote-competition.htm
This presentation by Ania Thiemann, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Ex-Ante Regulation and Competition in Digital Markets” held at the 136th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 2 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/rcdm.
This presentation by Johannes Erlandsson from the Swedish Competition Authority was made during the discussion “Safe harbours and legal presumptions in competition law” held at the 128th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 5 December 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/21v.
The document provides information about the Horizon 2020 model grant agreement. It discusses the objectives of simplification, flexibility, coherence and continuity in the new agreement. It outlines some key changes like having a single document instead of multiple parts, electronic signatures, and simplified language. It also summarizes feedback from workshops with National Contact Points and stakeholders, and identifies major issues for discussion, such as definitions of personnel costs, time recording requirements, and intellectual property provisions.
The document provides an overview of opportunities for UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with major defence programmes. It discusses UK government targets to increase procurement spending with SMEs to 25% by 2020, and changes being implemented to simplify engagement for SMEs. Direct opportunities are available through websites like Defence Contracts Online, and SMEs can also engage with prime contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and trade organizations. The document offers advice on how SMEs can identify, compete for, and win defence contracts, including being prepared with necessary accreditations and processes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding customer requirements and offering a compelling value proposition.
This presentation by the Botswanan Delegation was made during Break-out session 2: Requests for Information – Limits and Effectiveness, of the discussion on “Investigative Powers in Practice” held at the 17th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/invpw.
Development of Procurement Policies for Electric Transmission Infrastructure ...John Buchovecky
This document summarizes a presentation on developing procurement policies for infrastructure projects in East Africa. It discusses best practices in procurement law, including transparency, competition, and objective criteria. Elements of public procurement laws and approaches to protests are outlined. Guidelines like the UNCITRAL Model Law and EU Directives emphasize transparency, equal treatment, and competition. Case studies from Austria, Slovakia, and Mexico show how increasing transparency and oversight can address corruption issues. Mitigation strategies include training, excluding problematic contractors, and collective action.
This document summarizes the rules for participation and financial rules for H2020 grants. It discusses the types of actions (Innovation Actions), eligibility criteria (who can participate and receive funding), and financial rules (funding rates, indirect costs, subcontracting, third parties, and reporting requirements). The key points are:
- Innovation Actions can fund plans or designs for new products/processes.
- Proposals must meet standard admissibility and eligibility criteria like submission deadlines, being complete, and including a dissemination plan.
- Funding is available for EU members, associated countries, and some third countries.
- Funding rates are 70% of costs for Innovation Actions. Indirect costs are 25%
This presentation by Jay MODRALL, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, was made during the discussion “The Suspensory Effects of Merger Notifications and Gun Jumping” held at the 130th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 27 November 2018. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/gjc.
Disruptive innovations raise questions for competition law enforcement, for instance when considering mergers between disruptive innovators and incumbents, or exclusionary conduct by incumbents against innovators. Incumbents not only have an incentive to destroy an innovation by merger or exclusion, but might also inadvertently kill it through acquisition. This presentation on Competition and Disruptive Innovation was made by Antonio Gomes, Head of the OECD Competition Division was made at the 7th ASEAN Competition Conference held in Malaysia in 8-9 March - http://7thacc.com/.
Find out more about OECD work on competition law and policy http://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/
This presentation by Deborah Jane HEALEY, Professor, UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The promotion of competitive neutrality by competition authorities” held at the 20th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/pcnca.
The document discusses collaborative procurement of digital services under EU public procurement directives. It describes various common collaborative procurement methods including joint procurement procedures where two or more entities perform procurement jointly; central purchasing bodies where a contracting authority provides centralized purchasing for other entities; and joint ventures where entities set up a shared entity to carry out procurement on their behalf. It also discusses framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, cross-border collaborative procurement, and exempt collaborative arrangements like in-house services and public-public cooperation.
This presentation by Sabine Zigelski from the OECD Competition Division 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.
Wall Rx is considering various options to expand internationally such as exporting, direct investment, joint ventures, franchising, and licensing. Licensing is recommended as the best strategy for the following reasons:
Licensing allows Wall Rx to expand its business reach and sales without investing in new locations or distribution networks. It also spreads costs and maximizes returns on R&D. Licensing provides access to new markets not reachable through existing facilities with little political risk. It offers a fast, easy way to access host countries' assets and resources for rapid brand and market expansion.
Presentation of the “SIGMA workshop on tendering of PPP projects and contract signature”, held in Ankara on 11-12 April 2018. Presentation made by Mr. Mario Turkovic, SIGMA.
This document discusses state restraints on competition and actions competition authorities can take. It argues that state and local government restraints are a major problem and authorities should remove all unreasonable restraints, not just level the playing field. It provides examples where authorities in Lithuania and Peru can challenge anticompetitive acts of government. Cross-border restraints involving states are also a problem for regional integration. Competition authorities can advocate for law reform, empower themselves to challenge government, and collaborate across borders to identify and remove anticompetitive restraints.
This presentation by India 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.
This presentation by the Mexican Delegation was made during Break-out session 3: Due Process in relation to Evidence Gathering, of the discussion on “Investigative Powers in Practice” held at the 17th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/invpw.
The document discusses international cooperation on competition enforcement and policy. It notes that cooperation is essential for economic welfare benefits. Key questions addressed are how to advance cooperation given a changing global landscape, and where cooperation should go in the future. Cooperation should advance enforcement information exchange, procedural transparency, and policy standards. The OECD and ICN play a crucial role in creating frameworks and recommendations to strengthen bilateral, regional and multilateral cooperation. Industry supports cooperation and is willing to provide input to relevant international forums.
This document discusses investigative powers and requests for information in merger cases. It covers:
1. How to draft requests for information, including focusing the questions, being specific, and avoiding ambiguity.
2. How to handle large amounts of complex internal documents received, including carefully scoping requests and considering confidentiality issues.
3. Tips for processing document replies, including uploading documents, indexing them, and developing a document review strategy.
This presentation by the OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The promotion of competitive neutrality by competition authorities” held at the 20th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/pcnca.
This presentation by the Competition Bureau of Canada was made during the discussion on "The role of market studies as a tool to promote competition" held at the 15th Global Forum on Competition on 1 December 2016. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at www.oecd.org/competition/globalforum/the-role-of-market-studies-as-a-tool-to-promote-competition.htm
This presentation by Ania Thiemann, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Ex-Ante Regulation and Competition in Digital Markets” held at the 136th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 2 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/rcdm.
This presentation by Johannes Erlandsson from the Swedish Competition Authority was made during the discussion “Safe harbours and legal presumptions in competition law” held at the 128th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 5 December 2017. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/21v.
The document provides information about the Horizon 2020 model grant agreement. It discusses the objectives of simplification, flexibility, coherence and continuity in the new agreement. It outlines some key changes like having a single document instead of multiple parts, electronic signatures, and simplified language. It also summarizes feedback from workshops with National Contact Points and stakeholders, and identifies major issues for discussion, such as definitions of personnel costs, time recording requirements, and intellectual property provisions.
The document provides an overview of opportunities for UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage with major defence programmes. It discusses UK government targets to increase procurement spending with SMEs to 25% by 2020, and changes being implemented to simplify engagement for SMEs. Direct opportunities are available through websites like Defence Contracts Online, and SMEs can also engage with prime contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and trade organizations. The document offers advice on how SMEs can identify, compete for, and win defence contracts, including being prepared with necessary accreditations and processes. It emphasizes the importance of understanding customer requirements and offering a compelling value proposition.
This presentation by the Botswanan Delegation was made during Break-out session 2: Requests for Information – Limits and Effectiveness, of the discussion on “Investigative Powers in Practice” held at the 17th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 29 November 2018. More documents and presentations on this topic can be found at oe.cd/invpw.
Development of Procurement Policies for Electric Transmission Infrastructure ...John Buchovecky
This document summarizes a presentation on developing procurement policies for infrastructure projects in East Africa. It discusses best practices in procurement law, including transparency, competition, and objective criteria. Elements of public procurement laws and approaches to protests are outlined. Guidelines like the UNCITRAL Model Law and EU Directives emphasize transparency, equal treatment, and competition. Case studies from Austria, Slovakia, and Mexico show how increasing transparency and oversight can address corruption issues. Mitigation strategies include training, excluding problematic contractors, and collective action.
This document summarizes the rules for participation and financial rules for H2020 grants. It discusses the types of actions (Innovation Actions), eligibility criteria (who can participate and receive funding), and financial rules (funding rates, indirect costs, subcontracting, third parties, and reporting requirements). The key points are:
- Innovation Actions can fund plans or designs for new products/processes.
- Proposals must meet standard admissibility and eligibility criteria like submission deadlines, being complete, and including a dissemination plan.
- Funding is available for EU members, associated countries, and some third countries.
- Funding rates are 70% of costs for Innovation Actions. Indirect costs are 25%
This presentation by Jay MODRALL, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright, was made during the discussion “The Suspensory Effects of Merger Notifications and Gun Jumping” held at the 130th meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 27 November 2018. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/gjc.
Disruptive innovations raise questions for competition law enforcement, for instance when considering mergers between disruptive innovators and incumbents, or exclusionary conduct by incumbents against innovators. Incumbents not only have an incentive to destroy an innovation by merger or exclusion, but might also inadvertently kill it through acquisition. This presentation on Competition and Disruptive Innovation was made by Antonio Gomes, Head of the OECD Competition Division was made at the 7th ASEAN Competition Conference held in Malaysia in 8-9 March - http://7thacc.com/.
Find out more about OECD work on competition law and policy http://www.oecd.org/daf/competition/
This presentation by Deborah Jane HEALEY, Professor, UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The promotion of competitive neutrality by competition authorities” held at the 20th meeting of the OECD Global Forum on Competition on 8 December 2021. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found out at oe.cd/pcnca.
The document discusses collaborative procurement of digital services under EU public procurement directives. It describes various common collaborative procurement methods including joint procurement procedures where two or more entities perform procurement jointly; central purchasing bodies where a contracting authority provides centralized purchasing for other entities; and joint ventures where entities set up a shared entity to carry out procurement on their behalf. It also discusses framework agreements, dynamic purchasing systems, cross-border collaborative procurement, and exempt collaborative arrangements like in-house services and public-public cooperation.
This presentation by Sabine Zigelski from the OECD Competition Division 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.
Wall Rx is considering various options to expand internationally such as exporting, direct investment, joint ventures, franchising, and licensing. Licensing is recommended as the best strategy for the following reasons:
Licensing allows Wall Rx to expand its business reach and sales without investing in new locations or distribution networks. It also spreads costs and maximizes returns on R&D. Licensing provides access to new markets not reachable through existing facilities with little political risk. It offers a fast, easy way to access host countries' assets and resources for rapid brand and market expansion.
Presentation of the “SIGMA workshop on tendering of PPP projects and contract signature”, held in Ankara on 11-12 April 2018. Presentation made by Mr. Mario Turkovic, SIGMA.
This document discusses ways to encourage more small and medium enterprise (SME) participation in procurement processes. It provides background on EU procurement rules aimed at opening public sector purchasing across Europe. Shortlisting criteria for financial standing and technical ability are discussed, noting the need to balance proportional standards with the risk of exclusion. The document also examines dividing projects into lots, pre-procurement communications, tender requirements, risk allocation, frameworks, lean procurement methods, and award evaluation processes in relation to SME involvement.
Construction Futures Wales - Collaborative Bidding 2 - Value WalesRae Davies
This document discusses joint bidding for public contracts in Wales. It notes that over 90% of Welsh suppliers are SMEs, but they often find public contracts too large or difficult to access. A guide was created to help small businesses jointly bid for contracts through consortiums. It provides 18 chapters with tools and case studies on topics like consortium structures, understanding the market, and managing risk for both buyers and sellers. Pilot demonstration projects are testing the guide's approaches on live procurements worth £750 million total. The guide and pilots aim to help more small Welsh businesses access public contracts.
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT in East Africa pp 6.pptxNathan457247
This document discusses drafting issues and working group discussions around revisions to the UNCITRAL Model Law on Public Procurement. It outlines key considerations in updating the model law, including whether it should address stakeholder concerns, be simplified for developing nations, or separately address contract performance. It also summarizes the working group's discussions on issues like electronic procurement, suppliers lists, framework agreements, and socioeconomic programs. Additionally, it provides an overview of the model law's purpose in reforming outdated national procurement systems and promoting greater trade liberalization.
Presentation of the workshop on Public Procurement, Dynamic Purchasing Systems, held in Ankara on 10 April 2018. Presentation made by Mr. Paul Smith, SIGMA.
This document discusses various types of horizontal agreements under EU competition law. It summarizes that horizontal agreements between competitors can involve price fixing, market sharing, limiting output, or collusive tendering. It notes the key tests used to analyze these agreements, including effects on competition and market power. The document also reviews exceptions for agreements that may generate efficiencies, such as certain joint ventures, research and development collaborations, and specialization agreements, provided they do not contain hardcore restrictions like price fixing.
Private sector organisations are still affected by the public sector regulations, if payment for goods and services are coming from the public purse.
In this webinar, Kath Johnson from YPO provides you with a broad overview and insight into the many options that a public sector buyer considers, when choosing their compliant route to market.
She takes you through the different stages of participating in e-tendering portals, from registering your organisation, through to completion of a tendering process with some helpful tips in between.
By Kath Johnson from YPO
Presentation discussing the requirements of the EU rules on public sector procurement and other things to be considered when purchasing in the public sector.
SLIC Introduction to procurement event, NLS, Edinburgh 09/11/2009.
The European Commission's priorities for public procurement focus on six key areas: wider use of strategic procurement, professionalizing public buyers, increasing access to procurement markets, improving transparency and integrity, boosting digital transformation, and cooperating to procure together. The goals are to guarantee competition, enable efficient use of public funds, and support societal goals. Recent developments include new green public procurement criteria, innovation procurement guidance, a competency framework for public buyers, and directives on e-procurement and whistleblowers. Guidance was also issued on third country access and quality standards in procurement. Progress has been made in some regions, but challenges remain around best price-quality ratio, professionalization, and enforcement.
This presentation provides an idea of what I do.Arnoud Willems
The document discusses how companies can use global trade rules and agreements to resolve business problems and create opportunities. It provides examples of how trade rules regarding customs valuation, remanufactured goods, legislation affecting markets, and access to raw materials can shape business strategy and be used to address trade barriers or violations. The document argues that understanding trade agreements allows companies to incorporate relevant rules into planning, mitigate risks, resolve issues that cost money, and take advantage of benefits the rules provide.
The document provides guidance on selecting the right provider for a contract through the EU procurement process. It outlines a two-stage restricted procedure approach including defining requirements, issuing a Prior Information Notice and Pre-Qualification Questionnaire to shortlist tenderers, and issuing an Invitation to Tender. Key aspects covered include classifying the contract, identifying stakeholders, defining value for money, and designing evaluation criteria. Lessons emphasized consulting widely, having clear expectations, applying a market test, and ensuring contract notices are exact to avoid challenges.
The document discusses public procurement in Wales, including:
- Annual procurement spending of £4.3 billion
- Over 90% of Welsh suppliers are SMEs
- Various policies and reports aimed at improving access to procurement opportunities for small and third sector organizations.
The document provides guidance on selecting the right provider for a contract through the EU procurement process. It summarizes the two stage selection process, including understanding requirements in stage one and the procurement in stage two. Stage one involves defining needs, applicable procurement methods, and developing a procurement strategy. Stage two details designing selection criteria, issuing requests for proposals, evaluating bids, and selecting a provider. The document emphasizes the importance of clear communication, transparency, and following best practices to ensure a fair compliant process.
This presentation summarises the findings of this 2018 OECD report on procurement rules and regulations in Mexico's Electricity Federal Commission (CFE) and makes policy recommendations to promote competition and fight bid rigging in accordance with international best practices. The full report available in English and Spanish can be downloaded at oe.cd/fbrmex.
This document discusses various types of contracts for acquiring software from external suppliers, including fixed price, time and materials, and fixed price per delivered unit. It describes the advantages and disadvantages of each type from the customer's perspective. The document also outlines the stages in a contract placement process, including requirements analysis, invitation to tender, proposal evaluation, and evaluation plan.
Presentation by Nick Malyshev, Head, Regulatory Policy Division, OECD, 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/.
Presentation given by Ukraine 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 Moldova 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 Armenia 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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Presentation given by Georgia 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 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.
Presentation given by ReSPA 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 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.
Presentation given by the Republic of North Macedonia 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 Ukraine 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 Serbia 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 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.
Omnichannel management, presentation given by Willem Pieterson. SIGMA Webinar series on service design and delivery in the Western Balkan region in 2023. Topic 3: Omni and Multi-channel service design and delivery.
The document discusses Montenegro's electronic health system and ezdravlje.me platform. It provides information on the country's Integral Information System of Healthcare which connects various health institutions. It also details the numbers involved in development including 13 information systems, 3000 computers, and 5000 users. Furthermore, it outlines 10 electronic services available on the ezdravlje.me platform including eScheduling, ePrescription, eReport.lab, and ePharmacy. The summary concludes by mentioning plans for an eRecord service to provide a good basis of patient data in Montenegro's health information system.
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Good morning and welcome back to Energy Source, coming to you from New York, where the city swelters in its first heatwave of the season.
Nearly 80 million people were under alerts in the US north-east and midwest yesterday as temperatures in some municipalities reached record highs in a test to the country’s rickety power grid.
In other news, the Financial Times has a new Big Read this morning on Russia’s grip on nuclear power. Despite sanctions on its economy, the Kremlin continues to be an unrivalled exporter of nuclear power plants, building more than half of all reactors under construction globally. Read how Moscow is using these projects to wield global influence.
Today’s Energy Source dives into the latest Statistical Review of World Energy, the industry’s annual stocktake of global energy consumption. The report was published for more than 70 years by BP before it was passed over to the Energy Institute last year. The oil major remains a contributor.
Data Drill looks at a new analysis from the World Bank showing gas flaring is at a four-year high.
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3. Framework agreement
Agreement between:
- one or more contracting entities; and
- one or more economic operators,
with the purpose to establish the terms
governing contracts to be awarded during a
given period, in particular the terms as to
price and, where appropriate, the quantity
envisaged 3
4. Regulatory framework
• EU Directives
Directive 2014/24/EU, recitals 57, 60-62,
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Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 33
• Case law of the Court of Justice of the
European Union
• National legislation
• Other regulations
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5. One contracting authority, one
or more economic operators
Contracting
Authority
Vendor
Contracting
Authority
Vendor
Vendor
Vendor
7. Several contracting authorities
several economic operators
Vendor
Vendor
Vendor
Contracting
Authority
Contracting
Authority
Contracting
Authority
Vendor
Vendor
Contracting
Authority
8. Fields of application
Repeated requirements for standard items
– Standard equipment, office supplies,
consumables
– Standardised services (maintenance, cleaning)
– IT or other technical support services
Uncertainty about total quantities
– Foreseeable needs for urgent action (snow
clearing, . .)
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9. Advantages I
• Flexibility to purchase goods or services
covered by that framework agreement
• The conclusion of the subsequent
contracts is greatly simplified and can
be performed more quickly than by
using a “normal” tender procedure
• Increased competition through call-
offs/mini-competitions
10. Advantages II
• Useful tool for avoiding the abusive way
in which certain situations are wrongly
set in the urgent needs category, thus
forcing the use of direct purchasing
• Greater opportunities for SME
participation – potential for better
value for money
• Contracts adaptable to rapidly changing
market conditions (IT products; fuel or
energy; foodstuffs)
11. Operations
• Award of the framework agreements
themselves
• Award of contracts under framework
agreements (through a call-off mechanism)
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12. Overview of main steps I
• Determine needs and approach; aggregate
• Advertise / invite tenders
• Standard procedures for selection & award
• Open, restricted, negotiated; competitive dialogue
• Conclude agreement with one/several contractors
• Agreement governs the way contracts are
awarded under the framework, conditions of
contract, duration (max. 4 years)
13. Overview of main steps II
• Call off deliveries as needed
If there are several contractors, a secondary
competition (“mini-competition”) may be used
each time a contract is awarded under the
framework
No subsequent changes to the terms and
conditions of the framework agreement
• Check deliveries; pay invoices
• Monitor use, especially if several contracting
authorities
• Evaluate outcomes; adjust approach; prepare
follow-up framework agreement
14. Lessons learned: typical issues
Suitability of a framework agreement vs. a
traditional public contract
Planning and preparations are vital
Carefully analyse type of framework agreement
and call-off procedure to use
Choice of procedure, criteria and tender
evaluation methodology is important
Market concentration and SMEs
Duration of the framework agreement
15. Important reminders
• Strong structuring effects on the market
• Beware of tendency to use framework
agreements in areas where they are not at
all suitable
• Before moving ahead with preparing a
framework agreement, consider seriously
whether it would indeed be most suitable
for the procurement in question
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16. Forthcoming SIGMA Paper
• Complement to SIGMA Paper 47
Centralised Purchasing Systems in the EU
• Good examples, lessons learned from EU
practice of using framework agreements
• Comparative data, gaps to be filled
• Help introduce the use of framework
agreements, guide their improvement
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17. SIGMA Paper main parts
• Basic definitions and concepts
• Legal framework
• Framework agreements step by step
• Specific, related topics
• Framework agreements in the EU
• Conclusions and recommendations
• Award and use in selected EU member
countries
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18. Award, use in selected countries
• Selection of representative countries
• Field visits, meetings with all concerned
• Austria
• Croatia
• Ireland
• Portugal
• Sweden
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19. Austria: results, lessons learned
• Advantages: better value for money; no
obligation to purchase; standardisation
• Risks: monopolisation, lock-in effects; high
share of large firms, single-supplier FAs
• Issues: incorrect use; need to improve
planning, build staff capacity
• Decent participation rate: 4-5 per tender
• Interest in cross-border FAs but no success
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20. Croatia: results, lessons learned
• Advantages, disadvantages: like Austria
• Single-supplier FAs frequent, similar to
traditional contracts: FA flexibility ignored
• Multi-supplier FAs with all conditions set,
mini-tendering rarely used
• Mandatory public consultation on draft
tender documentation for FAs
• SME participation not an issue, but weak
competition: participation rate: 3.2 per
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21. Ireland: results, lessons learned
• Focus: efficiency, savings, value for money
• E-procurement established, developing
• Pre-commercial consultations frequent
• SMEs a focus, but medium firms dominate
• Competition strong but few firms in infra-
structure and IT
• Horizontal issues: business development,
innovation, new approaches
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22. Portugal: results, lessons learned
• Advantages, disadvantages: like Austria
• E-procurement mandatory, also for call-offs
• All FAs multi-supplier with mini-tendering
• System of reference prices: itemised ceiling
prices, must not be exceeded in call-offs
• Obligation to participate in mini-tendering
• High participation levels; SME participation
policy issue only, not in practice
• Concerns about lack of dynamism
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23. Sweden: results, lessons learned
• Advantages: economy, efficiency, relations
• Concerns: lock-in, loss of CA competence,
need to compromise on requirements
• Late with e-procurement; no e-auctions
• Horizontal policies: environment, social,
SMEs; concerns about market structuring
• High participation, high success rates - does
this mean strong competition?
• DPS seen to replace FAs
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