One of the first choices to be made by a contracting authority following the decision on PPP procurement is to select the procurement procedure. This is an important decision which should be taken after proper consideration of all available options and specifics of a particular PPP. Effective preparation and implementation of the procurement procedure can significantly contribute to the success of a PPP project.
EU legislation provides for four procurement procedures: open, restricted (these two are also sometimes referred to as "standard procedures"), negotiated and competitive dialogue (the use of which is subject to conditions). Annex 1 to this report compares key features of the EU procurement procedures. It should be noted that these procedures are not designed specifically for PPPs: they apply to all goods, works or services contracts. As far as procurement of PPP is concerned, the procurement options to choose from may be more limited under national laws and specific legal advice is required for each jurisdiction.