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#43 AI, Sustainable Public Procurement & Law Clinics

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore how artificial intelligence could support more sustainable public procurement practicesโ€” and the risks...

#42 The Irado Case and the Activities Criterion & Fostering a Classroom Community

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the hot topic of the ongoing Irado case and the impacts it is set to have on the world of European Public...

Hard Law, Hard Choices: The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), Omnibus Simplifications and the Future of EU Procurement Law โ€“ Part 2

ย Author:ย Dr. Ezgi Uysal 1)ย ย ย  Introduction This blog post is the second in a two-part series that examines the evolving EU regulatory landscape on...

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C-385/02: The contracting authoritiesโ€™ discretion regarding direct awards?
C-385/02: The contracting authoritiesโ€™ discretion regarding direct awards?

C-385/02: The contracting authoritiesโ€™ discretion regarding direct awards?

In the C-385/02, COMMISSION V ITALY, the CJEU extensively answered questions concerning the contracting authorities' discretion when awarding a contract directly. In doing so, the CJEU stipulated conditions to be satisfied when a direct award is chosen due to technical reasons. Furthermore, it showcased the judicial approach to determining whether the state of urgency is actual and grounded or purely illusory. Lastly, this judgment reaffirms that the Public Works Contracts Directive derogating provisions are to be interpreted strictly.

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#22 Award Criteria Under the Magnifying Glass & Rasmusโ€™ Advice for PhDs

#22 Award Criteria Under the Magnifying Glass & Rasmusโ€™ Advice for PhDs

In this episode, Marta, Willem, and their guest, dr.ย Rasmus Horskjรฆr Nielsenย discuss award criteria and evaluation methods in public procurements. In doing so, Rasmus explains the difference between relevant and controllable competition concepts. In addition, they debate whether there is such a thing as objective criteria For the dessert, you can hear what Rasmus would do differently if he did his PhD again.ย 

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#21 Modifying Construction Contracts from Contract and Procurement Law Perspective & Oleโ€™s advice for Change
#21 Modifying Construction Contracts from Contract and Procurement Law Perspective & Oleโ€™s advice for Change

#21 Modifying Construction Contracts from Contract and Procurement Law Perspective & Oleโ€™s advice for Change

In this episode, Marta and Willem, along with their guest Prof. Ole Hansen discuss the modification of construction contracts. They explore why in practice, there is often a need for modification in construction contracts and how it is addressed with reference to principles of loyalty and reciprocity. They point out that the rules concerning modification of public contracts do not always represent the commercial reality but merely focus on what is promised in the tender. For the dessert, they argue contract law perspective in public contracts is welcomed.

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#30 MVA Special: De abnormaal lage inschrijving als duurzaamheidsverplichting๏ฟผ

#30 MVA Special: De abnormaal lage inschrijving als duurzaamheidsverplichting๏ฟผ

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Jรธrgen den Houting (Rozemond Advocaten) over abnormaal lage inschrijvingen als duurzaamheidsverplichting. Wanneer is sprake van een abnormaal lage inschrijving? Welke rol speelt duurzaamheid als verplichting in dit kader? Hoe...

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#20 Contract Management Tools & Transitioning to Associate Professor

#20 Contract Management Tools & Transitioning to Associate Professor

In this episode, Willem & Marta welcome guest Dr. Alexandra Andov and discuss the topic of digital technologies and contract management. They explore the distinctions between contract formation and contract execution, as well as the use of digital technologies in the management phase, such as negotiation, electronic signatures, computational contracts, and transparency. For dessert, they open up about their own experience in becoming Associate professors by sharing one aspect that has changed since.

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