Why train in contract management?

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Contract Management is a fast-growing discipline that plays an essential role in the management of contracts within companies. For experienced lawyers and non-lawyers alike, Contract Management training brings a crucial new perspective to contract management. In this article, we’ll explore why it’s beneficial to train in Contract Management and how to access this essential training. … Read more

DAJ activity report: what lessons for public procurement?

At the beginning of the summer, the Legal Affairs Department (DAJ) published its annual activity report. DAJ’s activities include. What can we learn from this activity report on public procurement? We propose to look at the content and the lessons to be learnt through 4 key themes. 1. Reciprocity in the opening up of EU … Read more

3 good reasons to use a tender response consultant

Introduction Whether in the public or private sector, when it comes to responding to invitations to tender, many companies find it difficult to draw up a winning bid. This is usually when a consultant can be of great help. In this article, we give you three excellent reasons to use a bidding consultant. 1. Calling … Read more

Public procurement: focus on the new “e-form” format

Introduction On October 25, the new European format for advertising notices will replace the current forms. This new format, called “eForms”, will apply throughout the European Union. A few days ago, the Legal Affairs Directorate (DAJ) published a notice giving more details on this new format. We’ve summed it all up for you in this … Read more

Public procurement: 5 reasons to get started this summer

Summer is here (we hear enough in the media about how hot it is!). If most of you are in the starting blocks, dreaming of family vacations and relaxation, this moment of general idleness is the ideal time to reserve a minimum of concentration for business development. Top of the list of development avenues you … Read more

SMEs: 5 tips for winning public contracts

Tackling public procurement can be a real lever for transformation for a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). However, the process of monitoring and identifying opportunities, and especially that of drafting and submitting responses to calls for tender, can be complex and daunting. In this article, we offer five simple, actionable tips to help your SME … Read more

CCAG-TIC: 6 points to watch out for

The CCAG TIC, or Cahier des Clauses Administratives Générales pour les marchés de technologies de l’information et de la communication, is a framework governing the procurement of IT goods and services by the French administration. As a contractor, it’s important to be aware of the points to watch out for when using the ICT GCC … Read more