1 Rome, December 13th 2004

The Next Steps for the Lab for 2005

Rome, December 13th 2004

Gustavo Piga – Chairman of Consip S.p.A.

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Results achieved

The importance of our achievements:

Three Final Reports:

The methodology

Mutual knowledge

First phase of recognition from and contacts with external entities and supranational organisations (EPAN, PPN, World Bank, EC)

1. “Auction Design and Competitive Issues”2. “Framework Agreements and SMEs”3. “Technical Issues”

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Organisation of the activity

Now we have to define the activity for the next year and to draft a working plan, agreeing upon:

Objectives

Methods and expected results

Time-frame and meeting frequency

4 Rome, December 13th 2004

New contents

• Widening or Deepening?

Objectives

Option: Institutional Build-up

• PPN• EU Expert Group• IDA

Financing (more competences may be required) Human Resources Coordination with PPN

Critical issues:

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Objectives - Content Proposal (1)

To compare, across countries, the economic performances of different auctions and/or awarding mechanisms, while focusing on specific issues, such as:

1. Enhancing competitive behaviours (optimal number of lots, choice of reserve price, length of contracts, etc.)

2. Number and characteristics of participating SMEs

3. Awarding constraints/Procedures for managing dynamic competition (dual sourcing, etc.)

4. Problems and advantages deriving from the utilization of electronic means and issues of coordination across countries

Deepening the study of the 3 Groups

first year of work

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Objectives - Content Proposal (2)

How the new Legislative Package impacts on the procurement activities:

1. Framework agreements

2. Dynamic Purchasing System

3. Procurement & Environment and Social Requirements

4. Competitive dialogue

Widening:The new EU Directive

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Objectives - Content Proposal (3)

1. Monitoring & Enhancing quality in supplies

2. Case studies (for a given product category)

3. Governance of different institutions

4. Other?

Widening:some “key” topics

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Methods and expected results

1. Working Groups: Questionnaires or Contributions?

2. Financing the EU Lab activities and the General Coordinator(s): EU Funding?

3. ……

Expected results are internal Reports, internal Database.

Confidentiality remains a basic principle.

What about communication?

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Time frame

Quarterly meetings look still a good option.

13/12/04

Today 1st Meeting(In Paris)

2nd Meeting 3rd Meeting Final Meeting

March June September Nov-Dec

2005

IPSG

Febr.

10 Rome, December 13th 2004

Next steps

• Defining a general Programme for the activities

• Sharing the content of the Programme

• Organizing next meeting