Public procurement

Public procurement, the rules that govern how Interreg programmes enter into contracts, are subject to both EU standards and national rules. Of course, protecting and making the best use of public money is always a clear priority, but shaping effective procurement to ensure our procurements match our values, especially for a greener Europe, is a key challenge to balance an absolute imperative to make the best use of funds, with wider policy challenges.

Interact's work involves building and sharing Interreg-specific experiences in a wider context of EU fund management, particularly with the policy challenges of greener, strategic, circular, and sustainable.

Where to start

Resources for public procurement are being updated, while resources from 2014-2020 are useful, any reference to rules and regulations should be reviewed against the new regulatory framework.

Public procurement in Interreg, specifically Green Public Procurement, is planned as an online event for September 2025. 

What we are working on

The Q&A on public procurement has been updated and is now available in the Interact Library.
In the coming months, we will also revise the factsheet on public procurement in Interreg, incorporating key concepts and insights, including lessons learned from green public procurement. Additionally, a new brochure highlighting success stories from Interreg is in development. As part of our continued commitment, Interact will also provide ongoing support and representation within the DG REGIO Peer2Peer community on public procurement topics.

Contact

For more information, please contact Florin Neculcea.

Exchange Community

Interact offers an online space for those working with Financial programme management to share information and exchange. If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Przemyslaw Kniaziuk.

If you are already a member of the Community, you can access it here.