Public Consultation on Public Contracts 2025

Within the framework of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), AIDA CCI is promoting an essential Public Procurement Consultation aimed at all Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the region. This survey, co-funded by the European Commission, seeks to gather vital data for the revision of the directives governing public procurement in the European Union. Your participation is key to ensuring that new regulations reflect the real needs of companies exporting and competing internationally.

Developments in the Public Procurement Consultation

This initiative arises from the need to evaluate the impact of Directives 2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU, and 2014/25/EU. The Public Procurement Consultation focuses on identifying where procedures can be simplified to reduce administrative burdens that often prevent smaller companies from accessing major projects. Through cost-benefit analysis, the European Commission aims to design policies that enhance legal clarity and promote greater transparency in award processes.

The evaluation period focuses on the efficiency of support mechanisms and how subsidies or funding impact competition. By completing the survey, your company helps identify barriers that, if removed, will allow for a significant reduction in operational costs. We remind you that AIDA CCI provides constant support through its projects and innovation area, assisting in the transition to more competitive business models.

Strategic Impact and SME Benefits

The Public Procurement Consultation is more than just a formal procedure; it is a direct channel of influence in Brussels. The results of this consultation will shape the rules for 2025 and 2026, ensuring that the voice of Aveiro’s businesses is considered in the reduction of state and European bureaucracy. Procedural simplification and the reinforcement of digitalization are fundamental pillars of this revision.

Direct reduction of administrative costs through simpler rules.
Improved access to public tenders throughout the European area.
Greater legal clarity in interpreting procurement directives.
Opportunity to report competition failures in the single market.

If your organization intends to strengthen its presence in foreign markets, we also recommend consulting our institutional and services section to learn about the internationalization support mechanisms available in the Aveiro region.

Target Audience

Entrepreneurs, top managers, heads of legal and export departments of SMEs from all economic sectors seeking to optimize their participation in public procurement.