We have the pleasure of announcing our second Public Procurement Law Conference on the 2nd October 2024.
The feedback that we received last year overwhelmingly favoured our case-law interactive session, so we’ve expanded on that. We’ll have a highly focused session where we explore both PCRB decisions and Court of Appeal judgements which have shaped the landscape this year. The event will also include an overview of recent policy developments on a national and EU level, a panel discussion on best price quality ratio and a fireside chat on good governance in public procurement.
The Public Procurement Law Conference targets bidders, public authorities and other stakeholders who are keen to keep up with the times in the constantly changing and complex world of public procurement. The Conference is aimed at bringing together industry leaders and key stakeholders to share knowledge, discuss recent developments, and explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Chatham House Rule
The conference will be held under the Chatham House Rule to facilitate an open and honest discussion.
08:30
Coffee & registration
09:00
Welcome & opening address
Antoine Cremona (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
09:30
A year in review
An overview of key regulatory and policy developments in public procurement in Malta and in the EU
- European Court of Auditors’ Report on public procurement in the EU – Less competition for contracts awarded for works, goods and services in the 10 years up to 2021
- European Commission’s public procurement portal
- Recent changes to ePPS
- Implementation of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation in public procurement
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Calvin Calleja (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
09:45
Panel discussion
Good, fast, cheap public procurement
A discussion on the take-up of best price quality ratio in Government tenders, including, common pitfalls and missed opportunities by Government and bidders.
Moderated by:
Krista Refalo (Advocate, Ganado Advocates)
Panellists:
Dr. Gordon Cordina (Executive Director, e-Cubed Consultants Ltd)
Dr. Pauline Debono (Senior Legal Counsel, Hili Ventures Limited)
Ninette Gatt (Senior Manager – Strategy and Operations, Department of Contracts)
10:30
Refreshments
11:00
Case-law review
An overview of the key court judgments and decisions on public procurement
Presentation by:
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Calvin Calleja (Associate, Ganado Advocates)
12:30
Good governance in government tenders: A small island state perspective
A fireside chat with Prof. Mario Thomas Vassallo (Head of Department of Public Policy, Faculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy, University of Malta) and Antoine Cremona (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
10 minutes will be allotted for questions from the audience.
13:20
Closing address
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
13:20
