The European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA) is organising an Introductory & Practitioners Seminar on “European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice” which will take place at EIPA in Maastricht (NL) on 23 - 25 February 2010.
Prior to the seminar, EIPA will provide a basic introduction to European Public Procurement for newcomers to procurement or non-procurement persons on 22 February 2010.
Target group:
The seminar is intended for public officials from national, sub- national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States, European institutions and candidate countries, 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.
Description:
The seminar will cover the principles and procedures of European public procurement policy, focusing on the Public Procurement Directives, relevant case law and the enforcement of the procurement regime. It will address international aspects of and new initiatives in the Community’s procurement policy.
Method:
A mixture of presentations, discussions and cases concerning actual procurement practice to be discussed in working groups.
Objectives:
The primary aim of this Introductory & Practitioners’ seminar is to present and explain the EC rules and principles on public procurement in an accessible way and to enhance awareness of professional procurement practices. The seminar will also include an interactive workshop with specific cases. Most importantly, the seminar will offer an excellent platform for participants to exchange experiences and concerns in dealing with public procurement.
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Provisional Programme
Basic Introduction to European Public Procurement
Monday 22 February
Welcome; Objectives of the Seminar
Rita Beuter, Senior Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
European Public Procurement and MCQ
Rita Beuter
Public Procurement Rules and Practice in the EU
Maarten Rooderkerk, EurAssist - European Consultants, European Legislation Specialists, Rijnsburg (NL)
Public Procurement Rules and Practice in the EU (continued) and Practical Exercise
Maarten Rooderkerk
Recent Developments in European Public Procurement and MCQ
Rita Beuter
Introductory & Practitioners Seminar: European Public Procurement Rules, Policy and Practice
Tuesday 23 February
Welcome; Objectives of the Seminar
Rita Beuter, Senior Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
The Public Sector Directive 2004/18/EC
Rita Beuter
EC Rules and Case Law
Velia M. Leone, Director, Leone & Associati Studio Legale, Rome and Milan (IT)
The Utilities Directive 2004/17/EC and Case Law
Martin Oder, Partner, Haslinger / Nagele & Partner Law Firm, Vienna (AT)
Wednesday 24 February
Remedies Directives and Case Law
Martin Oder
The European Approach to Concessions and Public Private Partnerships
Michael Burnett, Expert, European Public Management, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
Environmental Considerations in Procurement
Martin Unfried, Expert, European Policies, EIPA, Maastricht (NL)
International Aspects of European Public Procurement Rita Beuter
Distribution of cases; Instructions for working groups
The Procurement Process – The Practice
Gareth Jones, Director, Sardis Consulting Ltd., Pontypridd (UK)
Thursday 25 February
The Procurement Process – The Practice (continued)
Gareth Jones
Working Groups: The Procurement Process - Cases
Gareth Jones
Reporting from Working Groups
Programme
The Basic Introduction will commence on Monday 22 February 2010 at 09.30. The Introductory and Practitioners Seminar will commence on Tuesday 23 February 2010 at 09.15 and will finish on Thursday 25 February 2010 at 15.00.
Seminar venue
The seminar will take place in the Green Conference Room (1.45) at the European Institute of Public Administration, O.L. Vrouweplein 22, 6211 HE Maastricht (NL), T +31 43 329 62 22, F +31 43 329 62 96.
Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English.
Fee
€ 1050: Participation in the seminar on 23 Feb - 25 Feb 2010 (3 days)
€ 1400: Participation in the seminar on 22 Feb - 25 Feb 2010 (4 days)
The participation fee of the seminar includes documentation distributed during the seminar, all lunches, one dinner, refreshments and the guided walking tour. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participant or his/ her administration.
Closing date of registration: 5 February 2010
Hotel reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make reservations for you at a hotel in Maastricht. We have made a block booking at the following two hotels in Maastricht:
Hotel Derlon**** www.derlon.nl, +/- € 130,00 p.p.p.n.*
Hotel Beaumont**** www.beaumont.nl, +/- € 105,00 p.p.p.n.*
*the exact corporate rates for 2010 are not yet available
All mentioned hotel prices are including breakfast and tourist tax. Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the name of the hotel and the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.
Meals
The lunches will be served at the Institute’s restaurant. The dinner will be at a restaurant in town. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. In any case, the participant or his/her administration will receive an invoice for the payment of the registration fee. For cancellations received after the closing date of registration we will have to charge an administration fee of € 150 unless a replacement participant is found.
Cancellation policy
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks before the starting date. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, hotel, etc.). For EIPA’s cancellation policy, please visit our website (legal notice).
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