#15 Access to public contracts for citizens’ initiatives and social enterprises & how to conference

Jan 6, 2022

In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss access to public contracts for citizens' initiatives and social enterprises. They delve into the hurdles they face, the legal possibilities for contracting authorities to stimulate them, and future options to extend those options. For the finale, they discuss how to conference.

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The Bestek Public Procurement Podcast is co-hosted by Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen, two accomplished academics with hands-on experience and a shared passion for public procurement law. Marta and Willem combine their expertise, humor, and curiosity to deliver engaging and insightful conversations that delve into the complexities of procurement law and its broader implications.

Together, Marta and Willem host dynamic episodes featuring a “main course” that tackles substantive procurement topics and a “dessert” segment for lighter academic reflections. Whether you’re an expert or simply curious about procurement law, their candid and thoughtful discussions promise to leave you both informed and inspired.

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In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss access to public contracts for citizens’ initiatives and social enterprises. They delve into the hurdles they face, the legal possibilities for contracting authorities to stimulate them, and future options to extend those options. For the finale, they discuss how to conference.

0:00 Agenda
2:09 Why are citizens’ initiatives and social enterprises are relevant?
 The Main
6:41  Preliminary questions: Economic operator? Public Contract?
12:29 What are the problems regarding citizens’ initiatives and social enterprises?
14:13 What are the possibilities?
25:05 Solutions to access to public contracts
32:54  Dessert
32:54  Why Conference? How to Conference?
38:38  Room for Improvement in the Way Conferences are Held?

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