1 Rome, December 13 th 2004 The Next Steps for the Lab for 2005 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Gustavo Piga – Chairman of Consip S.p.A.

2 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Results achieved The importance of our achievements:  Three Final Reports:  The methodology  Mutual knowledge  First phase of recognition from and contacts with external entities and supranational organisations (EPAN, PPN, World Bank, EC) 1.“Auction Design and Competitive Issues” 2.“Framework Agreements and SMEs” 3.“Technical Issues”

3 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Organisation of the activity Now we have to define the activity for the next year and to draft a working plan, agreeing upon:  Objectives  Methods and expected results  Time-frame and meeting frequency

4 Rome, December 13 th 2004 New contents Widening or Deepening? Objectives Option: Institutional Build-up PPN EU Expert Group IDA  Financing (more competences may be required)  Human Resources  Coordination with PPN Critical issues:

5 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Objectives - Content Proposal (1) To compare, across countries, the economic performances of different auctions and/or awarding mechanisms, while focusing on specific issues, such as: 1.Enhancing competitive behaviours (optimal number of lots, choice of reserve price, length of contracts, etc.) 2.Number and characteristics of participating SMEs 3.Awarding constraints/Procedures for managing dynamic competition (dual sourcing, etc.) 4.Problems and advantages deriving from the utilization of electronic means and issues of coordination across countries Deepening the study of the 3 Groups first year of work

6 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Objectives - Content Proposal (2) How the new Legislative Package impacts on the procurement activities: 1. Framework agreements 2. Dynamic Purchasing System 3. Procurement & Environment and Social Requirements 4. Competitive dialogue Widening: The new EU Directive

7 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Objectives - Content Proposal (3) 1. Monitoring & Enhancing quality in supplies 2. Case studies (for a given product category) 3. Governance of different institutions 4. Other? Widening: some “key” topics

8 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Methods and expected results 1. Working Groups: Questionnaires or Contributions? 2. Financing the EU Lab activities and the General Coordinator(s): EU Funding? 3. …… Expected results are internal Reports, internal Database. Confidentiality remains a basic principle. What about communication?

9 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Time frame Quarterly meetings look still a good option. 13/12/04 Today1 st Meeting (In Paris) 2 nd Meeting3 rd MeetingFinal Meeting MarchJuneSeptemberNov-Dec 2005 IPSG Febr.

10 Rome, December 13 th 2004 Next steps Defining a general Programme for the activities Sharing the content of the Programme Organizing next meeting