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.
BASIC INTRODUCTION
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Welcome; Objectives of the Seminar
European Public Procurement and MCQ
Public Procurement Rules and Practice in the EU
Recent Developments in European Public Procurement and MCQ
INTRODUCTORY & PRACTITIONERS SEMINAR
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Welcome; Objectives of the Seminar
The Public Sector Directive 2004/18/EC
EC Rules and Case Law
The Utilities Directive 2004/17/EC and Case Law
Thursday 23 September 2010
Remedies Directives and Case Law
The European Approach to Concessions and Public Private Partnerships
Environmental Considerations in Procurement
International Aspects of European Public Procurement
The Procurement Process – The Practice
Friday 24 September 2010
The Procurement Process – The Practice (continued)
Working Groups: The Procurement Process - Cases
Programme
The Basic Introduction will commence on Tuesday 21 September 2010 at 09.30. The Introductory and Practitioners Seminar will commence on Wednesday 22 September 2010 at 09.15 and will finish on Friday 24 September 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 22 Sep - 24 Sep 2010 (3 days)
€ 1400: Participation in the seminar on 21 Sep - 24 Sep 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: 3 September 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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