Analysis of responses by a representative sample of businesses to the following survey question: “In the past three years, has your company decided not to take part in a public tender or a public procurement procedure?” Assessors measure the percentage of businesses that stated that they decided not to take part in a public tender or a public procurement procedure in the past three years, for any of the following reasons: a) unclear selection or evaluation criteria; b) the criteria seemed to be tailor made for certain participants; and c) the procedure seemed too bureaucratic or burdensome. Analysis of survey responses from both contracting authorities and economic operators. Respondents are asked to confirm that inputs from market consultations, cost estimates as well as any applicable budgetary constraints are used when preparing tender documentation. Equal weight is given to both groups when calculating the average. Points are awarded for each of the following two criteria (total of 4 points): • Percentage of businesses that did not take part in a public tender or a public procurement procedure because of unclear selection or evaluation criteria, non-objective criteria, or burdensome procedures: ---- 2 points = less than 10% ---- 1 point = 10% - 25% ---- 0 points = more than 25% • At least 65% of contracting authorities and economic operators confirm that inputs from market consultations, cost estimates as well as any applicable budgetary constraints are used when preparing tender documentation (2 points).