Public Procurement translates several opportunities for private organisations since it generates a significant proportion in the form of demand for both goods, services, and works. For example, every year Public Authorities in the European Union spend around 14% of GDP on Public Procurement.
Bidding for Public Contracts can not only be a Bureaucratic endeavor, but depending on the type of tender or contact generally requires specific expertise, to ensure that prospective bidders not only fully understand the requirements as set out in the Public Procurement Document, but are able to effectively present a financially feasible offer, that is also both administratively and technically compliant.
Procurement Consult provides independent expertise on Public Procurement related matters, from bid conceptualization, contract management to end of the project, assisting clients throughout the whole life cycle of Public Contracts.
Whether you are a small or large organisation, at Procurement Consult you will find a team of experts, that can provide you with a flexible and bespoke approach that can truly meet your business needs.
Procurement is a critical function for any business, being it large or small.
Adopting a systematic and structured approach towards procurement not only improves supply chain efficiency but also improves the overall quality of procurement inputs. Above all business will:
- Save time and money
- Effectively achieve the goals and objectives as set out in the prospective procurement exercise
- Meet all the compliance requirements being internal or external to the organisation
- Ensure that the adequate framework, as well as checks and balances, are in place to guide the procurement process.
This ultimately has a positive effect on the firms’ bottom line and will lead to the creation of value and the building of competitive advantage.
At Procurement Consult our technical team will assist you in:
- Identifying your requirements for the procurement of supplies, works or services
- Draft a clear and effective procurement document, including contractual terms
- Identify prospective Suppliers
- Evaluate Offers
- Negotiate contracts with the selected supplier
- Monitor the execution of Purchase Contracts
- Certify the completion of works, services or supplies
- Review and sign off the Purchase Contract
Bid Consultancy Support
Public Procurement can be a complex process, requiring the submission of multiple documents and detailed proposals. Public Procurement Regulations may also vary across borders, and this can be extremely challenging, especially for organisations that do not have specialised and resourced departments focused on this process. With few resources and tight deadlines, the chances of success is limited. At Procurement Consult we are able to support you throughout the whole tendering process, drastically improving the chances of submitting a successful bid.
Strong insight into Public Procurement Regulations is the first step in ensuring a comprehensive understanding of any procurement process. This together with the administrative, technical and financial requirements will provide a clear picture of the procurement procedure and above all determine if both the administrative, technical and financial requirements provide a valid opportunity for prospective bidders. Having carried out this assessment, the Technical Team at Procurement Consult will develop a strategy based on the needs and resources of the client to improve the likelihood of submitting a winning proposal.
Contract Management
Contract Management can make the difference between a project’s failure or success. Therefore making sure that the required expertise is available to see that projects are successfully implemented can make a huge difference, since it is only through the right steps, principles, policies, procedures, and resources that projects are conceptualized and implemented in an effective fashion, without disrupting an organisation’s day to day or regular activities.
With years of experience, we can effectively deploy proven and tested procurement plans and frameworks to effectively manage the whole procurement process, throughout the lifecycle of any project being undertaken, clearly setting out at project outset, potential risks and costs, standards and procedures, documentation, and processes to be used, quality control systems and possible procurement constraints, providing clients with the required oversight and management for all procurement activities to be undertaken.
Public Procurement Regulations
Malta’s public procurement regulations are governed by the Public Procurement Regulations 2020, which transposes the EU’s Directive 2014/24/EU into Maltese law. The regulations apply to all public authorities in Malta and to any contracts for the purchase of goods, services, or works that exceed certain thresholds.
Here are some key aspects of Malta’s public procurement regulations:
- Thresholds: The thresholds for public procurement contracts vary depending on the type of contract and the contracting authority.
- Procurement procedures: The regulations set out different procurement procedures, including open, restricted, negotiated, competitive dialogue, and innovation partnerships. The procedure used depends on the nature and value of the contract.
- Tender documents: The regulations set out the requirements for tender documents, which must include information on the selection criteria, evaluation criteria, and any minimum technical or professional standards required.
- Evaluation criteria: The regulations require that contracts be awarded based on a different set of criteria, which is generally is based on the cheapest priced administratively and technically compliant criteria or the most economically advantageous offer.
- Transparency and disclosure: The regulations require that all procurement procedures be transparent and open to public scrutiny. Information on the procurement process, including tender documents, must be made publicly available.
- Remedies: The regulations provide for a range of remedies in cases of alleged breaches of procurement rules. These include the possibility of legal challenges to the award of a contract and the imposition of financial penalties.
Overall, Malta’s public procurement regulations aim to ensure that public procurement is conducted fairly, transparently, and with due regard to competition and value for money. The regulations seek to promote the use of sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices and to provide effective remedies for breaches of procurement rules.