Target group
The seminar is intended for officials from national, sub-national and local authorities and other public bodies from the EU Member States and candidate countries and from EU institutions and agencies, who wish to familiarise themselves with European public procurement, PPP and concessions. It should also be of interest to private sector providers, professional advisers and academics.

Description
The seminar will provide an overview of the current rules and developments in European public procurement with a focus on the Public Sector Directive. It will address key issues in the use of competitive dialogue and negotiated procedures, as well as an introduction to PPP, indicating when they are being used and when they work best. The state of play with the reform of the European public procurement regime will also be elaborated, including the rules relating to concessions.

Learning methodology
The seminar will be based on presentations and discussions, with an emphasis on a high level of interactivity. Most importantly, the seminar will offer an excellent platform to exchange experiences and concerns in dealing with European public procurement, PPP and concessions.

Objectives
This seminar will provide an understanding of the latest rules and developments in European public procurement, PPP and concessions. It should be of benefit to representatives from contracting authorities and businesses who need to familiarise themselves with the rules and policies at European level.