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. In addition, the factsheet on public procurement in Interreg has been revised to incorporate key concepts, insights, and lessons learned from green public procurement. Both resources are now available in the Library.
The revised EU public procurement directives are expected to be published by the end of June 2026, following a consultation process with experienced practitioners, programmes, public authorities, businesses, civil society, and social partners. This initiative aims to modernise and simplify the rules, align them more closely with EU priorities and support a more efficient public investment system. In the meantime, Interact will inform programmes about several proposals that emerged from the public consultation. Related resources are also available in the Library.
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.
Want to exchange on this topic?
Interact offers an online space for those working on public procurement, and with wider Financial programme management to share information and exchange. You can find out more about our MS Teams environment on our Networks page, and see all our networks in our Portal.
If you would like to learn more about this, please contact Florin Neculcea.
