Forecasting and Directions Regarding Sustainable Public Procurement

Abstract

In the present research, the author presents the public procurement system as a significant lever for governments to accelerate the transition to more sustainable modes of consumption and production and, more generally, to contribute to the broader goal of sustainable development. Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) is a process through which public entities procure goods, services, works, and utilities in optimal conditions, considering factors such as price and quality, in order to generate benefits entities while minimizing negative impacts on the environment. Consequently, this paper proposes some methodological issues that could contribute to the establishment of a SPP system, based on the model implemented and applied in EU countries. Additionally, this paper focuses on forecasting and presenting the current situations of public procurement as the basic element.