Public buyers often buy from retailers, and retailers play a role in simplifying access to remedy. If a retailer has 800 brands, such was the case of one of the participant retailers, there is no way that a trade union will know how each of those 800 mechanisms work....
New SAPIENS Scientific Webinar on Sustainable Public Food Procurement in the European Union! Governments worldwide procure food and catering services for public institutions such as schools, universities and hospitals. Because of its economic relevance and its...
Public procurement, a vital component of governmental spending, has long been associated with corruption risks. The intricate contractual arrangements, substantial financial stakes, and discretionary powers granted to public officials make it a breeding ground for...
Country members of the OECD spend approximately 12% of the overall GDP on public procurement. Its purchasing power and influence on the markets is often not fully deployed or underestimated. The acquisition of garments is crucial for public entities to provide...
The second installment of our Policy Brief Series The SAPIENS Network is excited to present the second installment of our Policy Brief Series, continuing to showcase our early-stage researchers' ongoing work. Our second policy brief is by Enrique Carreras, who is in...
The European Green Deal and Public Procurement Law Its extraterritorial reach beyond the EU’s borders Our Early Stage Researcher (ESR) Ezgi Uysal (University of Turin), along with Prof. Willem A. Janssen (Utrecht University, Groningen University), authored the chapter...
