Public procurement

Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice

Over the course of three days, this seminar will cover the principles and procedures of European public procurement policy, with a focus on the Public Procurement Directives and relevant case law.

About this course

This comprehensive three-day seminar will provide you with an understanding of the principles and procedures of European public procurement policy, focusing on the Public Procurement Directives and relevant case law. You will be guided through the Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU and the Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU. During the seminar you will receive insights into the application of professional procurement practices.

Newcomers to procurement can also participate in the four-day programme that will begin with an ‘Introductory Seminar: European Public Procurement for Newcomers to Procurement’, which will start on 28 February 2023.

This seminar is part of the programme for obtaining the EIPA’s European Certification for public procurement professionals. See more information here.

What will you learn:

After the seminar you should have:

  • a good understanding of the European rules and principles on public procurement, including case law
  • awareness of the various phases in the procurement cycle and its practical implications
  • insights into professional procurement practices
  • an exchange of experiences with professionals from other countries and organisations in dealing with public procurement

Course methodology/highlights:

This advanced course includes exercises and cases. Participants would benefit from reading Directive 2014/24/EU in advance prior to the course.

After taking this course, you can join EIPA’s dedicated community of practice together with other, former participants. You will also have access to the course materials for a duration of three months after the course.

This seminar is intended for officials from national, sub-national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States, candidate countries and European bodies and organisations, who wish to familiarise themselves with European public procurement rules, policy and practice, as well as for other interested persons working in this field, for example representatives from industry and academia.

Course venue
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)
O.L. Vrouweplein 22
6211 HE, Maastricht
the Netherlands

Programme Organiser
Ms Belinda Vetter
Tel: +31 43 3296382
b.vetter@eipa.eu

Fee
The fee includes documentation and refreshments. Lunches, a reception or dinner are included if mentioned in the programme. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.

Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.

Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies.

Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.

Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.

Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. The hotels are within 10 minutes walking distance from EIPA. Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please book directly via the links below. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel upon checking out.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.

Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).

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Our experts

Gracia Vara Arribas
Project leader

Gracia Vara Arribas

EU Law and Public Procurement, EU Governance, Head of the European CAF Resource Centre

Michael Burnett

Public Sector Audit Expert, Member of Solihull Borough Council Audit Committee

Programme

Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice
09.15Welcome; objectives of the seminar
Gracia Vara Arribas, Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
09.45The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU
Gracia Vara Arribas
11.00Coffee break
11.30The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU (continued)
Gracia Vara Arribas
12.45Lunch
14.15The utilities directive: Directive 2014/25/EU
Nicolas Pourbaix, Senior Counsel, Legal Director, International Legal Group, AMGEN, Brussels (BE)
15.30Coffee break
16.00The directive on the award of concessions: Directive 2014/23/EU
Michael Burnett, Expert, European Public Management, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
17.30Guided tour of Maastricht
20.00Dinner at a local restaurant
09.15Landmark case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement
Dr Peter Braun, Partner, Dentons Law Firm, Frankfurt (DE)
11.00Coffee break
11.30Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement
Dr Peter Braun
13.00Lunch
14.30Environmental provisions in the procurement directives
Martin Unfried, Expert, ITEM Institute, Faculty of Law, Maastricht University, Maastricht (NL)
15.45Coffee break
16.00The procurement process: the practice
Gareth Jones, former Director, Sardis Consulting Ltd., Pontypridd (UK)
17.30End of the day
09.00The procurement process: the practice (continued)
Gareth Jones
10.30Coffee break
11.00Division into groups:
Group 1 –those participating in the exam
Examination
Green Room
Group 2 –those not participating in the exam
The procurement process: the practice (exercises)
Gareth Jones
Yellow Room
13.15Lunch
14.30End of the seminar

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Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice

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1 Mar 2023 - 3 Mar 2023
Maastricht (NL)
Register before: 23 Feb 2023

Simultaneous interpretation can be offered. Contact the programme organizer for more information and conditions.

 1.550 per attendee
 1.395 for EIPA members
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Discount policy

EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.

Who are the supporting countries?

Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies.

Early bird discount

For a limited number of training courses, EIPA offers an early bird discount.

For more information please contact us.

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