Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice, Maastricht - Main contents
| date | February 19, 2020 |
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| city | Maastricht |
| organisation | European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) i |
This 3-day seminar is for those who are confident of all the basics. This 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.
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SKU: 20308012 Categories: EU Policies, Law and Practice, Public Procurement, PPP Tags: award of concession contracts, Directive 2014/23/EU, Directive 2014/24/EU, Directive 2014/25/EU, procurement, the Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU, Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU
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About this seminar
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, the Utilities Directive 2014/25/EU and the Directive 2014/23/EU on the award of concession contracts. 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 18 February 2020.
Who will benefit most?
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.
After the seminar you should have:
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-a good understanding of the European rules and principles on public procurement, including case law and green procurement
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-awareness of the various phases in the procurement cycle and its practical implications
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-insights into professional procurement practices
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-an exchange of experiences with professionals from other countries and organisations in dealing with public procurement
Public Procurement
Public Procurement / PPP / Public Sector Management
ITEM, Maastricht University
EU Environmental / Regional Policy
Practical information
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
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 offers a 10% 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, United Kingdom.
For all other participants, the regular fee applies.
Meals
Lunches, the reception or dinner will be served at a restaurant in town. Special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic) can be indicated once you receive the confirmation of the seminar.
Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. All 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. At the time of booking, please mention in the requested field the EIPA project number for your course.
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.).
The programme
Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice |
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09.15 |
Welcome; objectives of the seminar Rita Beuter, Senior Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) |
09.45 |
The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU Rita Beuter |
11.00 |
Coffee break |
11.30 |
The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU (continued) Rita Beuter |
12.45 |
Lunch |
14.15 |
The utilities directive: Directive 2014/25/EU Nicolas Pourbaix, Senior Counsel, Legal Director, International Legal Group, AMGEN, Brussels (BE) |
15.30 |
Coffee break |
16.00 |
The directive on the award of concessions: Directive 2014/23/EU Michael Burnett, Expert, European Public Management, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) |
17.30 |
Guided tour of Maastricht |
20.00 |
Dinner at restaurant “Petit Bonheur”, Achter de Molens 2, Maastricht, tel : +31 433215109 |
09.15 |
Landmark case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement Dr Peter Braun, Partner, Dentons Law Firm, Frankfurt (DE) |
11.00 |
Coffee break |
11.30 |
Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement Dr Peter Braun |
13.00 |
Lunch |
14.30 |
Environmental provisions in the procurement directives Martin Unfried, Expert, ITEM Institute, Faculty of Law, Maastricht University, Maastricht (NL) |
15.45 |
Coffee break |
16.00 |
The procurement process: the practice Gareth Jones, former Director, Sardis Consulting Ltd., Pontypridd (UK) |
17.30 |
End of the day |
09.15 |
The procurement process: the practice (including exercises) Gareth Jones |
10.45 |
Coffee break |
11.15 |
The procurement process: the practice (including exercises) (continued) Gareth Jones |
13.00 |
Evaluation of the seminar |
13.15 |
Lunch |
14.30 |
End of the seminar |
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2019 |
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Practitioners’ Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice |
|
09.15 |
Welcome; objectives of the seminar Rita Beuter, Senior Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) |
09.45 |
The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU Rita Beuter |
11.00 |
Coffee break |
11.30 |
The procurement directive: Directive 2014/24/EU (continued) Rita Beuter |
12.45 |
Lunch |
14.15 |
The utilities directive: Directive 2014/25/EU Nicolas Pourbaix, Senior Counsel, Legal Director, International Legal Group, AMGEN, Brussels (BE) |
15.30 |
Coffee break |
16.00 |
The directive on the award of concessions: Directive 2014/23/EU Michael Burnett, Expert, European Public Management, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) |
17.30 |
Guided tour of Maastricht |
20.00 |
Dinner at restaurant “Petit Bonheur”, Achter de Molens 2, Maastricht, tel : +31 433215109 |
THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 |
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09.15 |
Landmark case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement Dr Peter Braun, Partner, Dentons Law Firm, Frankfurt (DE) |
11.00 |
Coffee break |
11.30 |
Recent case law of the Court of Justice of the EU in procurement Dr Peter Braun |
13.00 |
Lunch |
14.30 |
Environmental provisions in the procurement directives Martin Unfried, Expert, ITEM Institute, Faculty of Law, Maastricht University, Maastricht (NL) |
15.45 |
Coffee break |
16.00 |
The procurement process: the practice Gareth Jones, former Director, Sardis Consulting Ltd., Pontypridd (UK) |
17.30 |
End of the day |
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2019 |
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09.15 |
The procurement process: the practice (including exercises) Gareth Jones |
10.45 |
Coffee break |
11.15 |
The procurement process: the practice (including exercises) (continued) Gareth Jones |
13.00 |
Evaluation of the seminar |
13.15 |
Lunch |
14.30 |
End of the seminar |
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
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 offers a 10% 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, United Kingdom.
For all other participants, the regular fee applies.
Meals
Lunches, the reception or dinner will be served at a restaurant in town. Special dietary requirements (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic) can be indicated once you receive the confirmation of the seminar.
Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. All 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. At the time of booking, please mention in the requested field the EIPA project number for your course.
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.).
Het Europees instituut voor bestuurskunde (beter bekend als The European Institute of Public Administration - ofwel EIPA) streeft ernaar om de kennis van ambtenaren die zich met de EU bezighouden te vergroten door het ontwikkelen en organiseren van trainingen. Het instituut wil wetenschappelijke kennis en praktische 'know–how' met elkaar verbinden. EIPA bestaat al meer dan 35 jaar.
Het hoofdkantoor van EIPA is gevestigd in Maastricht en heeft dependances in Luxemburg en Barcelona. Gemiddeld nemen 14.000 nationale en Europese ambtenaren per jaar deel aan de trainingen. Daarnaast biedt EIPA ook consultancy, onderzoek en op maat gemaakte programma’s/trainingen aan. Bij EIPA werken circa 120 hoogopgeleide medewerkers.