Quality of decision making by the review body
Analysis of decisions. Six decisions collected from the procurement review body are analysed (one each for works, supplies and services above the highest applicable threshold and one each below that threshold but above the subsequent threshold). For each category, the first decision issued after 1 September in the latest calendar year is selected.
Expert review of legislation.
Interviews with contracting authorities/entities, economic operators and their associations, procurement experts and NGOs.
Analysis of publicly available documentation.
For each of the following four criteria, 1 point is awarded (total of 4 points).
Criteria fulfilled: 4/4
Yes
No
No data available / not assessed
| In all cases reviewed, the decisions are based on the applicable law(s) and reflect the principles of transparency, competition and equal treatment (1 point) | |
| In all cases reviewed, the decisions do not focus on purely formal errors or omissions (especially those that have no impact on the outcome of the procedure) (1 point) | |
| In all cases reviewed, the decisions include resolution of complaints and sanctions with reference to legal provisions (1 point) | |
| In all cases reviewed, the decisions include a clear rationale (1 point) |