Discrepancy Between Estimated Value of Procurement and Amounts of Procurement in Croatia
Discrepancy Between Estimated Value of Procurement and Amounts of Procurement in Croatia
The document analyzes issues with abnormally low offers in Croatian public procurement and proposes legal changes to ensure service quality and purposeful public spending.
The document highlights the mismatch between estimated procurement values and submitted offers, focusing on the risks of accepting abnormally low bids that may compromise service quality. Although contracting authorities have the power to question such bids, they often refrain due to public or legal pressure. Proposed reforms include mandatory market analysis, required justification for accepting low offers, and increased transparency. The document also calls for improved training for public buyers, expanded powers for oversight bodies, and greater public awareness of the importance of quality in procurement decisions.