European Parliament and the European Council recently approved new European legislation in order to review the rules currently applicable to public procedures for the award of concession contracts (Directive 2014/CE/UE); of public works contracts, leasing, acquisition of goods and services (Directive 2014/24/UE) contracts; and public contracts by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors (Directive/25/UE).
We highlight the following aspects:
The review of the directives aim to ensure a better use of public funds and encourage growth, employment and social inclusion with the UE Members.
The 2014/23/UE Directive will only apply to the award of concession tendered or awarded after April 17, 2014.
Finally, the Directives 2014/24/UE and 2015/25/UE repeal Directive 2004/18/EC and Directive 2004/17/EC with effect from April 18, 2016. The Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directives until April 18, 2016.