10. EC Procurement Regulations

Public Sector procurement is governed by EC directives and UK procurement regulations (EC Rules).  These apply to the majority of procurements of works, services and supplies with a total value, excluding VAT, over a specified threshold (see Table 1).  They stipulate rules and time limits for the procurement process particularly concerning advertising, supplier selection, tendering, specifications and contract award with the aim to increase competition across Europe. 

See http://europa.eu.int/comm/internal_market/publicprocurement/legislation_en.htm#current
 
Authorities need to comply with their obligations under the procurement regulations in order to avoid legal challenge by suppliers or the European Commission.
 
A Quick Guide to EU Procurement Rules is also available

EU Procurement Public Sector Threshold Values

*Table 1 – Procurement regulation thresholds as at 31st January 2010.   (These are biennially reviewed).

• Introduction
• Regulatory Framework
• Project Management
• Options Appraisal
• Code of Conduct for Employees and Councillors
• Preparing to Purchase
• Kent Authorities' Contract Standing Orders and Purchasing Guide at Thanet
• Collaborative and Partnership Working
• Pre-qualification and Accreditation
• EC Procurement Regulations
• Standard Contract Documentation
• e-Procurement
• Sustainability and Best Value

E-mail: contracts@thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577111