Consultation on the approach to implementation of the EU Remedies Directive

DescriptionThe purpose of the European Remedies Directive (2007/66/EC) is to improve the effectiveness of Member States' procedures for reviewing the award of public contracts. The Directive introduces changes to the legal remedies available to suppliers for breaches of EU procurement law. It must be implemented in national legislation by 20 December 2009. This consultation seeks feedback on the implementation of the Directive in Scots law.
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AUGUST 2008

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION DOCUMENT ON THE APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION OF:

DIRECTIVE 2007/66/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 11 December 2007

amending Council Directives 89/665/EEC and 92/13/EEC with regard to improving the effectiveness of review procedures concerning the award of public contracts

ISBN 978 0 7559 1791 4 (Web only publication)

This document is also available in pdf format (281k)
and as an Online Repsonse Form

Contents

Executive Summary

Responding to the consultation

Part 1: Background and Transposition Plans
Purpose of the document
Background information
Scope of the consultation
The approach to implementation
How references are handled
Consultation period

Part 2: Consultation Issues
Scope and Applicability of Review Procedures
Requirements for Review Procedures
Standstill Period
Derogations from the Standstill Period
Time Limits for Applying for a Review
Ineffectiveness
Infringements of the Directive and Alternative Penalties
Time Limits relating to Ineffectiveness
Impact Assessment

Other Attachments
Annex A: Initial Regulatory Impact Assessment
Annex B: The Directive Text (PDF format)
Annex C: Respondent Information Form

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