Procurement cooperation

Cooperation between public bodies to coordinate or pool procurement work.

Procurement cooperation exists where several public bodies coordinate, pool, or jointly organize procurement. That can stay informal or develop into a shared organization.

Cooperation can make better use of resources, build expertise, and make procedures more consistent. Its legal implications become relevant when responsibilities, funding, and applicable law must be defined.

For bidders, procurement cooperation often leads to larger, less fragmented tenders.