Public procurement

Unlocking the power of public spending for strategic success, efficiency and compliance


Public procurement is the activity where public authorities acquire work, goods, or services from their suppliers. It serves as a catalyst for job creation, economic growth, and investment, fostering an innovative, resource-efficient, and socially-inclusive economy. The provision of high-quality public services relies on streamlined and effective procurement practices. Enhancing public procurement gives taxpayers more value for their money.

For businesses, public procurement provides valuable opportunities for growth, stability, collaboration, and recognition, making it a useful avenue for them to expand their operations and achieve strategic objectives.

Public buyers

To public buyers, we provide legal, technical and management support for public procurement, including:

  • Social public procurement to foster job opportunities, enhance social and professional inclusion, and improve conditions for disabled and disadvantaged persons

  • Green public procurement to leverage the purchase of goods, services and works that contribute to achieving sustainability objectives and reduce environmental impact

  • Innovation procurement to improve public services by adopting innovative solutions, boost smart investments and support private sector research and development

  • Market studies collecting information on industry trends, suppliers, products, services, and pricing structures to help buyers develop effective procurement strategies

  • Preparation of tender specifications that require specific expertise not available in the buyer’s organisation

  • Evaluation support to obtain expert opinions from independent third-parties for an impartial and efficient evaluation of bids

  • Digitalisation to simplify processes, provide cost savings and comply with applicable regulations on online publication and accessibility, electronic submission of tenders, and acceptance of electronic invoices

  • Upskilling to develop the competencies of public buyers in accordance with the latest technology and regulatory developments

Suppliers

We provide legal and technical assistance to businesses looking into public tenders, including:

  • Strategic advice on procurement models to identify which business avenues are open for your company and how your business model matches with public procurement practices

  • Technical advice on administrative, selection and award criteria, to understand how they can be met and which evidence needs to be provided before investing time and resources in the preparation of a complex bid

  • Reporting & auditing, to meet the requirements established by the procurement authority in terms of progress, financial or sustainability reporting and prepare for external audits

  • eInvoicing & automation, to simplify contract management, integrate with your ERP and comply with the European Standard for businesses regarding government electronic invoicing.

Credentials and partnerships

Certified professionals

International Master in AI for public service

Postgraduate certificate in EU public procurement

Contact us

Nicolas Loozen

Nicolas Loozen

Director, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 494 19 61 76

Zsófia Dudás

Zsófia Dudás

Manager, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 472 90 10 51

Lora Van Looveren

Lora Van Looveren

Manager, PwC Belgium

Tel: +32 472 90 16 91

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