Simplified procurement tenders were more numerous in 2025
In 2025, as many as 55% of all tenders were found on contracting authorities’ websites. These are simplified procurements, mostly published on individual websites, with only a small portion appearing through official public procurement sources. Briefing monitors thousands of these websites daily to ensure you don’t miss a single tender. We deliver them to our […]
Government spending through public procurement in 2024
State spending through public procurement in 2024 amounted to €14,340,590,803 (excluding VAT), representing an increase of 13.13% compared to 2023, when it totaled €12,676,389,627. Through simplified procurement in 2024, a total of €1,833,432,908 (excluding VAT) was spent. The share of simplified procurement in total public procurement value in 2024 was 12.78%. This share decreased compared […]
What is public procurement?
Public procurement is a legally defined system in which all entities funded by taxpayers’ money (called contracting authorities) must procure everything needed for their operations publicly and transparently. This means that cities, counties, schools, kindergartens, hospitals, state and local companies (HEP, water utilities, sanitation services, etc.), and others publicly publish notices (so-called tenders) for the […]
Will the EC force us to introduce order and reduce corruption
The amendments to the Public Procurement Act, which have just completed public consultation, aim to modernize the system, increase transparency, and remove existing ambiguities. A total of 389 comments were submitted during the consultation. To align with inflation, value thresholds are being increased. The Act will no longer apply to goods and services or design […]