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Under consideration
Simpler public procurement rules and better access for smaller businesses
Official title: Wetsontwerp tot wijziging van diverse bepalingen inzake overheidsopdrachten en concessieovereenkomsten.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- The rules for public tenders are being simplified: small purchases under €3,000 can now be awarded directly, and the threshold for simple procedures rises to €75,000. Additionally, mistakes with digital signatures can now be corrected, and energy efficiency and short supply chains are given greater priority.
- This mainly affects public authorities as well as self-employed professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) bidding for public contracts.
- For you, this means public authorities can procure goods and services faster with less paperwork, while local businesses can more easily compete for public contracts.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.