Competition regime: Public procurement | Practical Law
Public procurement is the purchase of goods or services by public bodies. This Practice note considers the European Union obligations imposed on purchasing authorities to award contracts on an open, competitive and non-discriminatory basis. The options available to a supplier of goods or services where a purchaser does not comply with EU procurement rules are also explored. This practice also briefly considers the impact on the right of UK businesses to bid for EU public procurement projects post-Brexit.