Public Procurement
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority (DCCA) works to free resources in the public sector through creation of competition in publicly-provided services.
About public procurement
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority is engaged in producing market analyses and in advising relevant public authorities through the formulation of guidance notes on legal and practical matters.
The Danish Competition and Consumer Authority is also responsible for legislation regarding public procurement including the implementation of relevant European legislation. In this context, the Authority is taking part in the cooperation within the European Union.
The Public Procurement Division in the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority operates the Danish online portal for public procurement (udbud.dk). The division also organises the public-private network and is responsible for guidance on public-private partnerships.
Furthermore the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority is involved in different activities within the European Union in relation to public procurement, e.g. the Public Procurement Network (PPN) and the Expert Group on Public Procurement.
News regarding public procurement
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Section 134a of the Danish Public Procurement Act Expected to Be Repealed
Two rulings from the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) establish that only the EU can regulate the access of third-country businesses to public procurement. This affects Section 134a of the Danish Public Procurement Act, which is expected to be repealed.
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New guidance on documentation for tenders
The Competition and Consumer Authority is now issuing an expanded guidance on ESDP which also examines questions on the documentation of information provided in the ESPD and guidance on the use of e-Certis.
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New guidance on tax issues in public procurement
New guidance from the Danish Competition and Consumer Authority clarifies how requirements may be imposed regarding tax issues in connection with procurement and where the boundaries lie within the EU procurement rules.
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International cooperation
The Competition and Consumer Authority takes part in the EU cooperation, at both Council and Commission level, including the preparation of new legislation. In addition, the Authority is responsible for implementing EU procurement rules into Danish law.
Last updated February 14, 2025