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The Next Steps for the Lab for 2005. Rome, December 13 th 2004. Gustavo Piga – Chairman of Consip S.p.A. Results achieved. The importance of our achievements: Three Final Reports: The methodology Mutual knowledge
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The Next Steps for the Lab for 2005 Rome, December 13th 2004 Gustavo Piga – Chairman of Consip S.p.A.
Results achieved • The importance of our achievements: • Three Final Reports: • The methodology • Mutual knowledge • First phase of recognition from and contacts with external entities and supranational organisations (EPAN, PPN, World Bank, EC) “Auction Design and Competitive Issues” “Framework Agreements and SMEs” “Technical Issues”
Organisation of the activity • Now we have to define the activity for the next year and to draft a working plan, agreeing upon: • Objectives • Methods and expected results • Time-frame and meeting frequency
Objectives • New contents • Widening or Deepening? Critical issues: • Financing (more competences may be required) • Human Resources • Coordination with PPN • Option: Institutional Build-up • PPN • EU Expert Group • IDA
Objectives - Content Proposal (1) Deepening the study of the 3 Groups first year of work • To compare, across countries, the economic performances of different auctions and/or awarding mechanisms, while focusing on specific issues, such as: • 1. Enhancing competitive behaviours (optimal number of lots, choice of reserve price, length of contracts, etc.) • 2. Number and characteristics of participating SMEs • 3. Awarding constraints/Procedures for managing dynamic competition (dual sourcing, etc.) • 4. Problems and advantages deriving from the utilization of electronic means and issues of coordination across countries
Objectives - Content Proposal (2) Widening: The new EU Directive • How the new Legislative Package impacts on the procurement activities: • 1. Framework agreements • 2. Dynamic Purchasing System • 3. Procurement & Environment and Social Requirements • 4. Competitive dialogue
Objectives - Content Proposal (3) Widening: some “key” topics 1. Monitoring & Enhancing quality in supplies 2. Case studies (for a given product category) 3. Governance of different institutions 4. Other?
Methods and expected results 1. Working Groups: Questionnaires or Contributions? 2. Financing the EU Lab activities and the General Coordinator(s): EU Funding? 3. …… Expected results are internal Reports, internal Database. Confidentiality remains a basic principle. What about communication?
Time frame • Quarterly meetings look still a good option. 2005 13/12/04 Febr. March June September Nov-Dec Today IPSG 1st Meeting (In Paris) 2nd Meeting 3rd Meeting Final Meeting
Next steps • Defining a general Programme for the activities • Sharing the content of the Programme • Organizing next meeting