Review of the seminar on special sector companies
Last week, Brackmann hosted an inspiring seminar on procurement law for the special sectors, with a focus on Part 3 of the Public Procurement Act. Pieter Smid, Sven Saric, and Roel Snel guided the participants through the scope of this part of the Act and the flexibility it offers in procurement.
The atmosphere during the seminar was inspiring and energetic. There was a high level of interaction, and the topic prompted many questions. After the session, a large number of attendees stayed for drinks, providing a great opportunity to continue conversations and exchange experiences.
“A valuable session where theory and practice truly came together.”
Key Takeaways from the Seminar
During the seminar, several key points emerged that are particularly important for organizations in the special sectors when applying Part 3 of the Public Procurement Act:
- Flexible approach: Whether a contract falls under Part 3 can be approached flexibly. It is important to consider whether you need to choose between Part 2 and Part 3, or between procuring under Part 3 or not procuring at all.
- Flexibilities under Part 3: When Part 3 can be applied, it offers several advantages, such as higher threshold amounts, more opportunities for special procedures, and the use of a recognition scheme.
- Framework agreements longer than 8 years: If you want a framework agreement to extend beyond eight years, clearly justify the objectives and explain why eight years is insufficient to achieve them, specifically for special sector companies.
Want to know more about procurement in special sector companies?
Do you want to learn how to approach procurement in the special sectors effectively, which pitfalls to avoid, or which success factors work best in your sector? Check out our blogs on procurement within special sector companies or get in touch with Pieter Smid.
