EP’s Proposal to Amend the Directives on Public Supply, Service and Works Contracts

As part of a joint debate on the public sector markets, Stefano ZAPPALA (EPP-ED, I), for the Legal Affairs Committee, is calling for further changes to the Council’s common position on new public procurement rules.

One amendments calls for 12% and 20% increases respectively in the thresholds for contracts and connected service contracts directly subsidised by the contracting authorities by more than 50%, in the areas of civil engineering and building work for hospitals, sport, recreation and leisure facilities, school and university and administrative buildings.

Several amendments call for environmental and social criteria, especially employment, health and safety standards and improved access for disabled people, to be better reflected in all stages of public procurement procedures.

 European Parliament Press Release

 EP’s Proposal to amend the directives on public supply, service and works contracts