Intercantonal central purchasing body

A central purchasing body that organizes procurement for several cantons together.

An intercantonal central purchasing body plays the same role across several cantons. It can organize procurement across cantonal borders or act in the name of several cantonal authorities.

That setup requires a clear split of powers, funding, and applicable law. It is therefore closely tied to joint procurement and choice of procurement law.

For bidders, it can combine a broader geographical scope with a more coherent process across cantons.