Registration and morning coffee

Goodmorning and welcome!

By Nohrcon and moderator Rasmus Horskjær Nielsen, Ph.D., Lawyer at Andel Holding A/S

Green Public Procurement: A world of possibilities?

• Exploring the possibilities of GPP and the limitations.
• The rules, case-law and examples.
• A new legal reality – What do you need to know about GPP EU-regulation outside of the Public Procurement directives.

Coffee break

A new legal and strategic reality

• What do you need to know when turning procurement green?
• The future for GPP? Overview of various new sectoral legislations impacting GPP.
• Strategic considerations.

Lunch

Turning your public procurement into green public procurement – part 1

• Case study examples

Turning your public procurement into green public procurement – part 2

• Discussion

Coffee break

Final thoughts and Q&A

Thank you so much for participating! 

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Check-in and morning coffee

Part 1: Theory & Inspiration

Welcome and introduction

• Good morning and welcome by Nohrcon
• Introduction of instructor and participants
• Short icebreaker activity

What is AI?

• Historical perspective
• Core concepts
• Growth and development
• Large Language Models, RAGs and more
• Q&A

Coffee break

Inspiration session: AI in Tender and Bid Management

• Current approach and applications
• Case examples

• • Document analysis
  • Quality assurance
  • Writing assistance
  • Live demo

• Discussion

Delicious lunch in the restaurant

Part 2: Practical Workshop

Interactive Workshop Sessions – AI Applied in Procurment

Workflow Mapping (45 min)

• Map current processes
• Identify key stages
• Document workflows

Pain Point Identification (45 min)

• Analyze bottlenecks
• Document challenges
• Group discussion

AI Initiative Development (45 min)

• Convert pain points to solutions or initiatives

Closing

• Next steps

• • Prioritize initiatives
  • Detailing of initiatives
  • Implementation planning

• Key takeaways and reflections
• Final Q&A

From idea to implementation

• Best practices for AI implementation: “How to Get Started!”
• Case studies from the tendering sector relevant to the procurement sector
• Panel discussion: Experiences and insights

Registration and morning coffee

Goodmorning and welcome!

By Nohrcon and moderator Rasmus Horskjær Nielsen, Ph.D., Lawyer at Andel Holding A/S

Framework agreements – flexible procurement

• Rules The rules, case-law and examples
• What are framework agreements?
• A Contract or a framework agreement?
• Possibilities and limitations regarding framework agreements

Coffee break

The use of framework agreements and methods of call off award

Lunch

Strategic and legal use of framework agreements – part 1 

• Case study examples

Strategic and legal use of framework agreements – part 2

• Discussion

Coffee break

Final thoughts and Q&A

Thank you so much for participating! 

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Registration and morning coffee

Welcome

Moderator: Jan Telgen, Professor Emeritus of Public Procurement at University of Twente and and Co-Director of the Public Procurement Research Centre

Introduction to contract award methods

• General overview of existing methods
• Legal background
• Weights and scores

Coffee break

Criteria and scoring:

Practical exercises

• Defining award criteria
• Determining score graphs
• Interpolation

Lunch

Relative scoring

• Impact and consequences
• Avoiding negative consequences

Minimum quality levels

Coffee break

My favorite method:

Awarding on Value

• Theory
• Practical training

Q & A

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Registration and light breakfast

Welcome to the conference

By Nohrcon and the moderator of today: Susie Smith, lawyer, procurement consultant and trainer

Oops! Avoid these tender evaluation mistakes
– No more surprises and shame

Tender evaluation is the critical end game of the public procurement process, yet it’s often where many errors occur due to neglected insights from decision theory. This session will dive into the nuances of evaluating bids, from scoring qualitative aspects and prices to scoring across multiple lots and working with minimum quality levels. With real-life examples and a focus on practical application, we aim to arm you with the knowledge to avoid common pitfalls. You will leave this presentation equipped to ensure these errors are never repeated in your evaluations.

Jan Telgen, emeritus professor, University of Twente and Public Procurement Research Centre

Cooperative learning and questions

ONLINE PRESENTATION

EU Commission update
– New visions for modernizing public procurement!

The EU Commission will share the latest updates on public procurement in the EU. They will provide insights into new initiatives and reforms aimed at enhancing competition and efficiency in public procurement.

Jean-Yves Muylle, Head of Unit, European Commission

Coffee break

Fixing the Flaws: An Insightful Take on EU public procurement

Helga Berger, a member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA), will present key findings from the ECA’s critical report on EU public procurement practices from 2011-2021. The report reveals issues like a declining competition for public tenders, burdensome procedures, lack of transparency and too little attention on competition as a prerequisite for value-for-money procurement. Berger will share recommendations to improve procurement practices, foster competition, and ensure better value for public funds. Don’t miss this session for actionable solutions on improving public procurement and economic cohesion in the EU.

Ms Berger, Member of the European Court of Auditors

Cooperative learning and questions

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant

Debunking the myth of general competition

Get ready to rethink everything you know about competition in EU procurement law! Join us when we’ll uncover groundbreaking insights into how reinterpretations of competition influence Public procurement law. Find out why the traditional idea of competition in EU public procurement doesn’t quite fit. Get ready for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and sparks new insights into the intricacies of EU procurement law. Is the general principle of compitition really dead? You’ll find out in this presentation!

Trygve Gudmund Harlem Losnedahl, doctoral research fellow, University of Oslo

Cooperative learning and questions

Unlock the secrets behind successful pricing

In this presentation, you’ll hear all about pricing strategies in public procurement and how you can affect them. Discover the best practices for handling challenging scenarios, including crises like war or pandemics, and explore innovative approaches to strategic and tactical pricing. We’ll also explore the concept of strategic pricing and the potential pitfalls associated with significantly different prices as well as excessively low bids – ensuring that you’re equipped to make informed decisions in any situation.

Dagne Sabockis, Jur. Dr., Senior associate, Vinge

Cooperative learning and questions

Coffee break: fuel up with coffee, snacks and cake

Public procurement is not that friendly

“Don’t be alarmed! This is an European tender, but please keep reading.”

We’ll come back to this sentence shortly, but first, the context. In this presentation we will discuss how public procurement can be more innovation-friendly. While there are some great examples, innovation procurement is still rare across Europe. Despite the generally friendly nature of most procurement professionals, there’s plenty of room to make procurement more welcoming to new ideas. We’ll explore the benefits of innovation procurement, and you’ll get introduced to 50 ideas to boost it. We will also spotlight and pitch a few different ideas in an innovation mini-competition. One idea is to make procurement templates much easier to understand, just like the opening of the presentation. Other ideas include lighter regulations, dynamic purchasing systems, and higher limits for innovation procurement. You’ll get the chance to vote for the best idea. Don’t miss this exciting presentation aiming to transform public procurement into a driver of innovation!

Fredo Schotanus, professor of public procurement, Utrecht University School of Economics

Cooperative learning and questions

Buying artificial intelligence? EU regulations got you covered!

Exploring the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) in public sectors brings a mix of excitement and concern. As we stand on the brink of a new era where computers can make decisions independently, the stakes are high. The thrill of new technology is mixed with serious concerns about its impact on democracy and legal rules. What is often overlooked in this crucial dialogue, is that public procurement law emerges as the unsung hero. It ensures that when governments invest in AI, they’re not just buying technology—they’re securing tools that meet all legal and functional standards. Together, let’s delve into how European public procurement law is perfectly ready to guide these important purchases, guaranteeing that the AI systems are not only advanced but also aligned with our core societal values.

Christoph Krönke, professor of public law, University of Bayreuth

Future forecast: exploring AI’s impact on public procurement!

Join leading experts in a dynamic panel discussion as they explore the implications of AI and new technologies on the future of public procurement. You’ll gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of government purchasing in the digital age.

Panel discussion with:

• Christoph Krönke, professor of public law, University of Bayreuth
• Marlene Winther Plas, Head of IPT, DLA Piper
• Linda Heimisdóttir, CEO, Miðeind
• Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard, Partner, Poul Schmith / Kammeradvokaten 

Goodbye and see you tomorrow

Conference dinner (seperate registration required)

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Registration and light breakfast

Welcome to the conference

The exclusions in the EU procurement Directives: interpretation, application and a critique

The procurement Directives include various grounds on which suppliers can be excluded. This presentation will give an overview of how the Court of Justice interprets these exclusions, with a focus on the most recent cases and on what – in the author’s view – are some of the most problematic aspects of the case law.

Sue Arrowsmith, Professor Emerita, University of Nottingham (UK)

The power of central purchasing bodies

What makes central purchasing bodies a game changer? How do they achieve big savings and boost efficiency? This presentation explores these questions and more. Discover how central purchasing bodies streamline processes and cut costs while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Learn strategies to keep suppliers engaged within a standardized framework. We’ll also dive into ensuring fair competition and transparency while managing large contracts and following procurement rules. We’ll uncover the unique opportunities and challenges suppliers face with centralized procurement. See how these relationships spark innovation and improve service delivery. This session updates you on the current state and future trends in centralized procurement. Walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas to elevate your procurement game!

Pauliina Juntunen, legal counsel, Hansel Oy

Cooperative learning and questions

Coffee break

Round up of key cases of the Court of Justice in the last year

As usual Professor Arrowsmith will present an explanation of the key cases of the Court of Justice in the past year, and her thoughts on this case law. The exact topics to be included will depend on what happens in the Court before the day of the conference. But this year’s round up will include, for example, a full analysis of the important Ingsteel case on damages for breach of public procurement rules.

Sue Arrowsmith, Professor Emerita, University of Nottingham (UK)

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant

Workshop: Mastering sustainable procurement
– Go green or go home!

Would you like to master the art of reduce your organisation’s carbon emission? What if we told you that there’s an innovative tool designed to do just that, with a proven track record of over 15 years? The CO₂Performance Ladder is a powerful instrument that helps organisations reduce their carbon footprint across their operations, projects, and supply chain. With over 5000 organisations certified and used by more than 300 contracting authorities in the Netherlands and Belgium, this tool is now being implemented across Europe, including in countries like Ireland, France, the UK, Germany, Portugal, and Denmark. In this interactive workshop we’ll explore key strategies for promoting sustainable procurement practices. You’ll learn how to implement the CO₂ Performance Ladder, hear best practices and case stories and navigate common obstacles in sustainable procurement practices. Join us to unlock the true potential of green procurement and drive meaningful change in your organisation!

Maud Vastbinder, Manager CO2-Performance Ladder Europe, Foundation for Climate Friendly Procurement and Business

Navigating EU’s new Foreign Subsidy Rules in public procurement

Join Jean-Maxime as he unpacks the impact of the EU’s latest Foreign Subsidies Regulation on public procurement. In this session, he will explore how these rules affect public tenders, ensuring fair play for both EU and non-EU companies in public tenders. Learn the key compliance strategies to navigate these changes, how to best factor in these new regulatory constraints and avoid potential and common pitfalls. Whether you’re from the public or private sector, this session offers essential insights into ensuring compliance while staying competitive in the evolving EU market.

Jean-Maxime Blutel, Partner, Antitrust and Competition, Mayer Brown

Cooperative learning and questions

Coffee break: fuel up with coffee, snacks and cake

Exploring the untapped potential of private-public partnerships for a greener world

Do you ever wonder how public-private partnerships can make the world more sustainable? This presentation is your chance to find out! We’ll explore the growing focus on PPPs and their crucial role in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Public-private partnerships are essential in driving sustainability across various sectors. And there’s still plenty of potential to tap into! Using a case study on infrastructure, we’ll examine new methods to get private businesses more involved in PPP projects. Discover how you can easily include these methods in the PPP process to elevate your projects and ensure they meet global sustainability goals. Embrace innovative strategies for incorporating sustainability practices into PPPs and see how these methods can transform your projects!

Iryna Zapatrina, professor of finance, founder of PPP Academy (Ukraine) and Edu4Bis (The Netherlands)

Cooperative learning and questions

Centralisation and new trends

Dynamic purchasing systems vs. framework agreements: who wins?

Dynamic purchasing systems are redefining procurement offering more flexibility and efficiency compared to traditional framework agreements. In this presentation, we’ll explore the ins and outs of dynamic purchasing systems and how they compare to framework agreements. Discover which products are a perfect match for dynamic purchasing systems and which ones still benefit from traditional frameworks. Through practical examples and success stories, you’ll uncover best practices and learn how to dodge common pitfalls. Discover how dynamic purchasing systems can enhance your procurement processes, learn about the benefits and challenges of dynamic purchasing dystems, and how they can transform your approach to procurement!

Carina Risvig Hamer, professor of administrative law and public procurement Law, University of Copenhagen

The future of centralisation in public procurement

How do significant cost savings, improved efficiency, and better adherence to regulations sound? If this is something that excites you, you won’t want to miss this presentation! As public procurement evolves, centralising procurement functions is becoming the key to unlocking these benefits. During this presentation, you’ll discover how centralisation transforms public procurement and dive into its economic, legal, and practical aspects. We’ll delve into the latest trends, such as collaborative procurement models and advanced digital tools. You’ll gain a clear understanding of the challenges that come with centralisation and learn how to tackle them, while also exploring new opportunities for greater transparency and stronger supplier relationships. Join us as we look into the future of public procurement and embrace the growing trend of centralisation!

Kirsi-Maria Halonen, law professor, University of Lapland

Cooperative learning and questions

Goodbye

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Skráning og morgunkaffi

Góðan daginn og velkomin

Erindi Nohrcon og stjórnanda dagsins, Hjördísar Halldórsdóttur, lögmanns og eiganda LOGOS lögmannsstofu

Innsýn úr víglínunni: Nýjustu mál og lærdómur frá kærunefnd útboðsmála

Reimar Pétursson býður upp á djúpstæða könnun á nokkrum nýlegum og áhrifamiklum ákvörðunum Kærunefndar útboðsmála og Landsréttar. Í þessari kynningu verður farið yfir nýlegar lagabreytingar í samhengi við raunveruleg dæmi sem sýna flækjur og áskoranir í opinberum innkaupaferlum. Við munum ræða sérkenni hvers máls, úrskurði sem voru kveðnir upp og afleiðingar fyrir opinbera innkaupastarfshætti. Ekki missa af þessu tækifæri til að læra af þeim mistökum og árangri sem kærunefnd útboðsmála hefur skráð og undirbúa þig betur fyrir framtíðaráskoranir í innkaupum.

Reimar Pétursson, eigandi LLG og formaður kærunefndar útboðsmála

Kaffipása

Vinnustofa: Besta framkvæmd við gerð útboðsgagna

Í þessari vinnustofu mun Hjördís Halldórsdóttir, LOGOS lögmannsþjónustu, fjalla um  hvernig má gera útboðsgögn skilvirkari og skýrari, með sérstakri áherslu á eftirfarandi þætti:

• Skilning á lagarammanum og hvernig sé hægt að tryggja það að íslenskar reglur um opinber innkaup séu uppfylltar

• Hvernig góð útboðsgögn og miðlun þeirra stuðla að árangri í opinberum innkaupum

• Hvernig eigi að skrifa útboðsgögn þannig að kröfum sé komið á framfæri á skýran og hnitmiðaðan hátt

• Algengar gildrur í undirbúningi og miðlun útboðsgagna og hvernig á að forðast þær

Þegar vinnustofunni lýkur verður þú með gott verkfærasett til að undirbúa útboð – og getur jafnvel tekið það með þér heim!

Hjördís Halldórsdóttir, hæstaréttarlögmaður og eigandi LOGOS lögmannsþjónustu

Ljúffengur hádegisverður á veitingastaðnum

Pallborðsumræður: Bestu starfshættir og helstu áskoranir í opinberum innkaupum á Íslandi

Með ræðumönnum dagsins munum við kafa ofan í landslag opinberra innkaupa á Íslandi og skoða það með nýjum innsýnum og sjónarhornum í pallborðsumræðum. Hér er það sem við munum (líklega!) fjalla um:

• Innkaupalandslag: Yfirlit yfir núverandi aðferðir og nýlegar reglubreytingar á Íslandi.
• Bestu starfshættir: Árangursríkar aðferðir fyrir gagnsæi og nýsköpun í innkaupum.
• Áskoranir: Algengar hindranir í innkaupaferlinu.
  Dæmi: Raunverulegar sögur um árangur og lærdóm í íslenskum innkaupum.
• Framtíðarstefnur: Spár um komandi þróun og áhrif þeirra.
• Spurt og svarað: Spurðu um hvað sem er og taktu þátt í umræðunum.

Við vonum að við verðum öll aðeins vitrari eftir þetta!

(Hvernig) ætti hið opinbera að nota gervigreind?

Linda stýrir einu af þeim íslensku fyrirtækjum sem eru í fararbroddi í þróun og notkun gervigreindar. Í erindi sínu mun Linda fara yfir nokkur dæmi um hagnýtingu gervigreindar en einnig hvetja áheyrendur til að stíga til baka og íhuga samspil tölvualgríma og mannlegs atbeina áður en ákveðið er að nota tölvudrifna nálgun til að leysa vandamál. Gervigreind er nýjasta tískubólan og allir vilja taka þátt í henni – en er hún svarið við þínu tiltekna vandamáli og hvernig mun innleiðing hennar hafa áhrif á manneskjurnar sem eiga í hlut?

Linda Heimisdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri Miðeindar og PhD frá Cornell University

Kaffipása

Að losa sig við risaeðluna: Bestu starfshættir í stafrænum upplýsingatæknikaupum

Fylgstu með upplýsandi kynningu með Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard þar sem hún fjallar um umbreytandi heim innkaupatækni. Uppgötvaðu háþróaðar stafrænar lausnir og bestu starfshætti fyrir upplýsingatæknikaup, þar á meðal hugbúnað, leyfi og samningastjórnun. Kynningin nýtir raunverulegar dæmisögur frá Danmörku og er fullkomin fyrir innkaupasérfræðinga sem vilja vera skrefinu á undan í stafrænum heimi. Forðastu að verða innkauparisaeðla og vertu með nýjustu upplýsingarnar í innkaupaferlum þínum!

Þessi kynning verður haldin á ensku.

Milena Anguelova Krogsgaard, meðeigandi Poul Schmith / Kammeradvokaten

Mörk útboðs- og verktakaréttar

Ljóst er að útboðsréttur hefur löngum haft áhrif á framkvæmd samninga sem komast á í kjölfar útboðs, þar sem kröfur til verktaka og þess sem keypt er koma fram í útboðsgögnum. Útboðsgögnin marka því jafnan farveg verksins nánast frá A-Ö. Á verktíma getur aftur á móti ýmislegt gerst sem kallar á breytingar og viðbætur. Er útboðsrétturinn þögull um slík atriði, þar sem útboðsferlinu er lokið og reglur einkaréttarins teknar við? Með lögum nr. 120/2016 um opinber innkaup voru lögfestar efnisreglur sem áhrif hafa á framkvæmd verksamnings, sbr. einkum VII. kafla laganna. Má því segja að verktakarétturinn (og kauparéttur í tilviki vörukaupa) hafi að einhverju leyti stigið inn á svið útboðsréttarins og er nauðsynlegt fyrir kaupendur og þá sem sinna innkaupaþjónustu að vera meðvituð um þessar efnisreglur og skipuleggja fyrirfram ákveðin atriði sem snúa að framkvæmd samningsins. Frá praktísku sjónarhorni þýðir þetta einnig að framkvæmd samninga getur komið til kasta kærunefndar útboðsmála með öðrum hætti en fyrir gildistöku laganna. Í erindinu verður megináhersla lögð á 90. gr. laga nr. 120/2016 sem mælir fyrir um breytingar á samningi á gildistíma. Hvernig ber að túlka ákvæðið og hvaða áhrif hefur það á framkvæmd samninga? Að hvaða marki þurfa kaupendur og þeir sem sinna innkaupaþjónustu að búa fyrirfram til „leikreglur“ um breytingar sem kunna að vera gerðar á samningstímanum? Er 90. gr. laganna að öllu leyti í samræmi við 72. gr. tilskipunar nr. 2014/24/ESB?

Víðir Smári Petersen, prófessor við lagadeild Háskóla Íslands

Takk kærlega fyrir daginn!

Welcome and introduction

Professor Sanchez-Graells will discuss the challenges of acquiring AI technologies and explore how procurement governance can serve as a ‘living lab’ for deploying AI solutions. He will also highlight the latest trends and challenges in AI and procurement. There will be an interactive Q&A session to answer your questions and engage in discussions with peers.

Wrap up and goodbye