Definition of performance management in tenders -- Identification of Contracting Authorities’ scope of action -- Discussion of performance-oriented measures -- Investigation of starting price publication -- Analysis of starting price precision -- Derivation of managerial and regulative...

Purpose: The purpose of the article is to examine the justification for encouraging SME involvement in public procurement, as a means to stimulate innovation.Design/methodology/approach: By applying a post-positivistic/non-disciplinary approach the paper combines a narrative literature review of...