Telles.eu

OCTOBER 12, 2023

After parts I , II and III we finally reach part IV on the purchase or leasing of vehicles (contract type - 5) For these, the Annex establishes four different award criteria and two contract performance clauses/technical specifications, with issues to be found on both, mostly due to the non-technology neutral approach to the drafting.

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Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Having a percentage of products from a 'short supply chain' will be a mandatory award criterion in Portugal. It is defined in the Annex as a 'supply made via direct purchases from the producer or through one single intermediary.' So what is a 'short supply chain'? This will have a detrimental effect on innovation in food production.

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Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain 124

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Introducing more sustainable procurement policies and processes presents an enormous opportunity for public authorities to not only contribute to reaching carbon emission reduction goals but also to drive sustainable societal and economic development. In the Dominican Republic, only 290 purchases could be analyzed.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Approach : Lithuania launched an ambitious public procurement reform in 2021 to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and ensure every public procurement decision considers its environmental impact. The reformers share their top tips on implementing green procurement here.

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