Use of Negotiation in Public Procurement

Negotiation is one of the key drivers of procurement effectiveness. This mechanism makes it possible to align bidders' proposals with the contracting authority's needs and to modify certain aspects of those proposals. The central challenge of negotiation lies in determining under what circumstances this tool is effective for the award and execution of public contracts. The pursuit of efficiency in public procurement through negotiation requires an examination of its implementation and hinges on the alignment between the outcome achieved and the initial investment.