Our mission
We are building a global movement of reformers working to open up and transform public procurement so it delivers better results for people, fair competition, and a more sustainable future.
Why
One out of every three Euros spent by governments goes into public procurement. Yet, it is often a 'black box', underfunded, bureaucratic and prone to corruption. We believe government spending should be an open book.
By opening up public contracting, we save billions, deter corruption, create a level playing field for businesses, invest in more sustainable communities, and ensure public services meet the needs of the people.
What we do
With its large, competitive economy and strong regional legislative framework, our work in Europe and globally enables us to test new ideas for implementing open contracting approaches, scale successful models, and inspire the global community to replicate them. Tapping into a diverse and active community allows us to ensure accountability and transparency of spending across the continent.
We will focus on the following programmatic areas:
- Democratic and accountable governments: We support and implement transparent, fair, and inclusive public procurement processes.
- Fairer markets: We promote open and fair competition so businesses can compete on a level playing field.
- Sustainable communities: We shift public spending toward social and environmental goals, not just the lowest bidder.
- Resilient and just societies: We fight corruption and promote transparency to build public trust in democratic institutions.
How we work
We provide the tools and build the coalitions needed to make change happen.
- Standards, guidelines and tools
We are developing, implementing, and promoting open contracting standards, guidelines and tools - Research and best practices
We are conducting and publishing research, policy advice and share best practices from the global movement - Training and support
We are organizing training courses, workshops and seminars to support our partners - Collaboration and community
We are building a coalition of change of governments, civil society organizations, knowledge institutions, companies, and international partners
Open contracting in action
Our latest work at the national and EU levels to promote the principles of accountable, fair, and sustainable public procurement, together with our partners.
Green procurement
How Lithuania fast-tracked green procurement. A case study about Lithuania’s ambitious public procurement reform to reduce the country’s carbon footprint and ensure every public procurement decision considers its environmental impact.
EU Reforms
Transparency and data must drive EU procurement reform. Read more about the key areas of improvement in the upcoming new EU procurement regulations.
Community
Open Spending EU. We are supporting a coalition of organizations and actors working towards open, fair, and accountable public spending across the EU
Who we are
Stichting voor Open Contracting is an independent charitable foundation based in the Netherlands. We are part of a global movement working alongside our U.S.-based sister organization Open Contracting Partnership to bring transparency and integrity to government spending across Europe and beyond.
Learn more about us and how we are governed
Contact
- Address
- Eduard Jurgen Verbeke
Parnassus Tower, Locatellikade 1, 1076 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands - RSIN
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