The legal framework for public procurement is fragmented and complex. The legal bases differ between national levels, supra- and subnational levels and even between municipalities.
The public sector with its high demand in goods and services has an influence on market structures. Public procurement is an effective instrument to foster social, environmental and economic sustainability.
Social and environmental challenges can be different, depending on the respective product. Find out which issues are especially relevant for certain product groups.
Sustainable procurement can help you make more cost-saving, solution-oriented and energy- and resource-efficient purchases.