The Moldovan Finance Ministry has launched public consultations on the draft of the new Law on Public Procurement, which should enter into force on January 1, 2027
According to the Finance Ministry, in particular, late last week, during the meetings of the Coalition for Public Procurement Monitoring and the National Platform for Public Procurement, the main provisions of the draft of the new Law on Public Procurement were presented and analyzed. These meetings started an extensive series of consultations initiated by the Ministry of Finance and the Institute for Development and Social Initiatives (IDIS) Viitorul with the aim of conducting an open, transparent and inclusive dialog on reforming the public procurement system. The events brought together representatives of procuring authorities, civil society, and members of non-governmental organizations, giving them the opportunity to express their views on the draft law and clarify issues of interpretation and application. Ana Luca, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, commended the active participation of civil society in the public consultations and expressed gratitude to all those who had contributed to the efforts. She emphasized that with the help of the new Law on Public Procurement it is planned to transpose 3 most important normative acts from the EU legislation into the national legislation, including Chapter V “Public Procurement”. The draft law is currently undergoing public consultations and its adoption by the Parliament is scheduled for June-July. “The law is due to enter into force on January 1, 2027, in a context in which we are negotiating with the World Bank to develop a unique information system to ensure effective implementation of the new legislation,” said Ana Luca. The head of the Public Procurement Department of the Ministry of Finance, Sergiu Căinăreanu, presented the main proposals for amendments to the draft of the new law, emphasizing the main elements aimed at adjusting it to the European standards, as well as the measures that will contribute to increasing the transparency and efficiency of the public procurement processes. During the meetings, members of the Coalition for Public Procurement Monitoring and the National Platform for Public Procurement developed a number of recommendations aimed at enhancing transparency, increasing the responsibility of customers and optimizing the use of public funds. All proposals were included in a special list of suggestions. IDIS Viitorul experts presented a detailed analysis of the draft law, highlighting aspects that require clarification or improvement. The coalition members also shared their experience in applying the current legislation, identifying the problems encountered and proposing solutions to optimize the public procurement process. The National Public Procurement Platform is a mechanism of cooperation between public authorities, civil society and the private sector in order to improve the regulatory framework and practices in public procurement in Moldova. It facilitates a dialog between stakeholders and contributes to the strengthening of an efficient, transparent procurement system in line with international standards. // 03.02.2025 - InfoMarket.
