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The public procurement Directives only apply if a body is a contracting authority (contracting entity in the Utilities sector) within the definition of the Directives. SIGMA Brief 3 gives guidance on the notion of a contracting authority/entity under the directives (especially the concept of...
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Striking the right balance between the conservation/sustainable use and the loss of biodiversity requires accounting for all the impacts of its destruction. Weighing the loss against any potential benefits will ensure that the social, as well as economic, well-being of everyone are at the best...
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In demystifying the concept of market-like instruments, this study explains how to make better use of market-like instruments in fisheries management by identifying practical steps that can be taken to further their use. The findings of the study are based on a survey of the use of market-like...
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This report examines the relationship between the prices for mobile communication services and some of the most popular handsets used to access these services, focusing on smartphones. The objective is to better understand different business models and how they may affect comparisons of prices....
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The EU Public Procurement Directives only apply to contracts of a value that meet or exceed the relevant EU financial threshold. Below threshold contracts are not covered by the procurement Directives. However, below threshold contracts comprise the vast majority of contracts awarded by...
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The EU Public Procurement Directives cover three main types of contract: works, supplies and services including design … contests. Some contracts will often contain elements of one or more of the 3 types of contract. The Directives contain specific … relevant EU financial threshold. SIGMA Brief 4 gives an overview of the different types of contract, on contract classification …
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When a contracting authority enters into a contract with an economic operator, the arrangement cannot just be left to …. It is therefore vital that they are properly managed. SIGMA Brief 22 first describes the process of contract management … and then presents contract management in practice and post-contract performance review. …
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