Past Events

12 - 13 November 2015 - Brussels, Belgium

Competitive Dialogue & Negotiation in Public Procurement

Competitive Dialogue & Negotiation in Public Procurement

With the new EU public procurement directive 2014/24 EU more freedom to negotiate is encouraged, as such the use of the competitive dialogue and the new competitive procedure with negotiation – as opposed to the “standard” open and restricted procedures – have been strengthened. These procedures provide a number of benefits for the purchasing of complex and innovative goods and services that go beyond off the shelf purchasing: They enable the purchasing of tailor-made solutions, provide a better pricing discipline, and allow for a better communication between the contracting authorities and bidders.

This two-day workshop will familiarize you with the legal framework, organizational aspects, the award and conduct as well as risk assessment requirements for the competitive dialogue and the negotiated procedure. In various practical sessions and group work, you will learn a number of important negotiating tools and skills, practicing negotiating in real life scenarios. Furthermore, they will offer the possibility to exchange experiences and discuss your individual questions.

The workshop is aimed at public authorities at EU, national and regional levels, national and international agencies in charge of regional development and economic cooperation, consulting companies and legal practitioners and academic institutions.

For more information and to register, click here.