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PIANOo.nl provides information on Dutch public procurement. If you cannot find the answer to your question on this website, please contact us.

In the Netherlands, contracting authorities in the public and private sector that wish to incorporate climate impact, circularity and social goals into their procurements can join a buyer group. In a buyer group, they work together to develop a shared market vision and strategy for a specific product category. This gives a clear signal to the market and allows members to share costs and risks.

On 1 July 2016 the amended Dutch Public Procurement Act entered into force. The amended Public Procurement Act implements the latest EU procurement directives (2014/23/EU, 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU). The Public Procurement Act applies to all procedures below and above the threshold.

This site provides comprehensive information on sustainable public procurement (SPP), also called responsible and sustainable procurement (RSP). The information has been prepared specifically for public purchasers. It is a translation of our Dutch website. Sustainable public procurement means focussing on the environmental and social impact of procurement as well as the price of the products, services or works in question. In addition to practical information, this site provides details of the latest developments in the field of SPP. Would you prefer to go straight to the relevant product information? If so, take a look at product groups.

Social conditions can be integrated into all three stages of the regular procurement process. In the following guide you will be led through the process step by step.