Bestek - de Aanbestedingspodcast

#53 Aanbestedingsrecht en privaatrecht

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:42:32 -0400

Willem en Matanja hebben het over de wisselwerking tussen aanbestedingsrecht en privaatrecht. Ze spreken hierover naar aanleiding van het hoofdstuk dat zij samen schreven in het boek 'Public Procurement and Contract Law' (open access).

#52 Nieuwe aanbestedingsrichtlijnen of toch verordeningen?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:55:18 -0400

In deze aflevering bespreken Matanja en Willem de hervorming van de aanbestedingsrichtlijnen. De Europese Commissie lijkt eind juni te komen met een voorstel voor nieuwe aanbestedingsregels. De vraag die momenteel speelt is of dat wel richtlijnen blijven. Mogelijk worden het wel verordeningen. Waar komt deze discussie vandaan? Waarom zou er gekozen kunnen worden voor een verandering van het wetgevende instrument? Deze vragen staan centraal in deze aflevering.

#51 Het activiteiten criterium na Irado

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:48:46 -0400

Samenwerkende overheden maken vaak gebruik van de quasi-inbestedingsuitzondering. De criteria van deze uitzondering leiden tot discussie in de praktijk. In de Irado zaak heeft het Hof van Justitie de vraag beantwoord welke omzet moet worden genomen als basis voor de 80-20% discussie ten aanzien van het activiteiten criterium. Is dat de holding of de individuele rechtspersoon? In deze aflevering wordt de Irado zaak mede in het licht van de conclusie van de A-G besproken door Matanja en Willem.

#50 Schadevergoeding bij aanbestedingen

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:45:17 -0400

Matanja spreekt met Janet over schadevergoeding naar aanleiding van aanbestedingsprocedures. Ze behandelen verschillende nationale en Europese uitspraken en gaan dieper in op de mogelijkheid tot verkrijging van schadevergoeding en de bepaling van de hoogte daarvan.

#49 Polysmindigheten: meer duidelijkheid over wezenlijke wijziging?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:44:31 -0400

Matanja en Willem spreken over het arrest 'Polysmindigheten', waarin het Europese Hof de kans krijgt een uitzondering op het leerstuk van de wezenlijke wijziging te verduidelijken: de 'de minimis'-regeling. Op grond van die regeling is een wijziging met een geringe waarde geen wezenlijke wijziging, tenzij de wijziging de algemene aard van de opdracht wijzigt. In het arrest gaat het Hof daar dieper op in: wanneer is sprake van een wijziging van de algemene aard van de opdracht? Matanja en Willem bespreken de gevolgen van dit arrest voor de praktijk.

#48 Steeds meer aanbestedingsregels: een coherent geheel?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:42:57 -0500

Willem en Matanja spreken met elkaar over het onderzoek dat Willem heeft gedaan in opdracht van de Europese Commissie naar de coherentie van Europese aanbestedingsregelgeving. Ze bespreken opvallende voorbeelden, zoals de spanning tussen de verplichtingen uit artikel 31 van de CSDDD (controle op naleving mensenrechten en milieuverplichtingen meewegen in aanbestedingsprocedures) en artikel 18 van de Aanbestedingsrichtlijn (proportionaliteit). In het begin van de aflevering gaan ze kort in op de nieuwe opzet van Bestek.

#43 AI, Sustainable Public Procurement & Law Clinics

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 02:02:28 -0500

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore how artificial intelligence could support more sustainable public procurement practices— and the risks that come with it. The conversation builds on Marta’s co-authored recent open-access article, “Leveraging AI for Sustainable Public Procurement: Opportunities and Challenges.” They begin by outlining the motivation and context for the research, before examining where AI could add value in procurement processes. This includes...

#42 The Irado Case and the Activities Criterion & Fostering a Classroom Community

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the hot topic of the ongoing Irado case and the impacts it is set to have on the world of European Public Procurement Law. How to calculate the activities criterion in article 12 Directive 2014/24/EU? They begin the episode with a short chat about their recent conferences, before moving to a brief introduction to the case and the related unclarities in the Article 12 Directive 2014/24/EU on how the activities criterion is to be calculated. Namely, Willem explains how, from the text alone, it is unclear whether the activities criterion should be based on the entity you contract with, or the holding structure in which it provides its services and how this could have significant ramifications on the applicability of the exemption. They then proceed to talk about the opinion of Advocate General Rantos and express their own perspectives on the matter. They discuss whether the procurement practices in certain countries were legitimate interpretations or circumventions of the directive. Lastly, in the dessert, they switch gears and reflect on strategies that help them foster a good and productive community in the classroom.

#47 De rechtsgevolgen van Didam

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:07:41 -0400

Georg Huith spreekt met Matanja over het artikel dat ze samen schreven voor het Tijdschrift Aanbestedingsrecht en Staatssteun: Gelijkheid als bron van (on)zekerheid, Deel II: over de rechtsgevolgen van gronduitgifte in strijd met de ‘Didam-regels’ (TA 2025/21). Ze spreken over de ontbrekende ratio achter de Didam-regels, het evenwicht tussen rechtsbescherming en rechtszekerheid, de onzekerheid die Didam II introduceert over de uitvoerbaarheid van in strijd met de Didam-regels gesloten overeenkomsten en de reflexwerking van Didam II op het aanbestedingsrecht.

#41 Sustainability Clauses in Public Contracting & Advice for First-Year PhD Students

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem invite a long-time listener and supporter of the Bestek podcast and a postdoctoral fellow at PurpLE, Ezgi Uysal, to discuss her research on the topic of sustainability contractual clauses (SCCs) in public procurement contracts. The podcast begins with Ezgi briefly explaining what the SCCs are and what makes them unique, before quickly diving into a discussion about the contractualization of sustainability in public procurement. The speakers then examine different types of SCCs as well as challenges concerning enforcement. They discuss the potential consequences of the failure of contracting authorities to enforce said obligations. Additionally, the speakers argue in favour of the need for improvements in contract management to deliver sustainable public procurement and communication between the contract-drafting and contract-managing teams and discuss whether these problems could be solved by a legislative intervention. For dessert, Ezgi reflects on her PhD experience and provides some heartfelt advice for the first-year PhD students and beyond.

#46 De gemeente Amsterdam en de toekomst van aanbestedingen

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:40:00 -0400

Frank van Sloun van de gemeente Amsterdam is bij Matanja op bezoek. Ze spreken over de brief van 4 maart 2025 die de gemeente aan de Europese Commissie heeft gestuurd naar aanleiding van de consultatie voor de nieuwe richtlijnen. Frank en Matanja spreken over de inkoopervaringen van Frank in innovatiepartnerschappen, de flexibiliteit waar de gemeente naar zoekt en de verhouding tussen wezenlijke wijziging en innovatie in aanbestedingen.

#40 Reform of Public Procurement Directives & New Ways of Examining

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss a particularly exciting topic - the upcoming reform of the EU’s Public Procurement Directives. They begin by describing the reform’s timeline and discussing how it is being affected by the current geopolitical setting. In their discussion, they assess the focal points of the reform, as described by reports of Enrico Letta and Mario Draghi. The speakers then provide their personal opinions, perceptions, and concerns while discussing their key takes from the two reports. These include, among others: the calls for simplification, flexibilization, and a more strategic and inward-looking approach to the European public procurement, the concerns around the enduring low competition, and the lack of focus on green and social aspects of procurement. For dessert, the speakers once again discuss academics, focusing on alternative ways of examination. They evaluate their own experiences with the less typical ways of testing to provide their opinion of how and why they should be used.

#45 Duurzaam aanbestedingsrecht: Herijken van de interne markt voor overheidsopdrachten

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:35:08 -0500

In deze aflevering kunt u de oratie 'Duurzaam Aanbestedingsrecht: herijken van de interne markt voor overheidsopdrachten' van Willem naluisteren die hij op 13 december 2024 mocht uitspreken aan de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen ter aanvaarding van zijn bijzonder hoogleraarschap aanbestedingsrecht namens de Nederlandse van de Vereniging voor Aanbestedingsrecht. U hoort eerst prof. Jacquelien Scherpen (rector RUG), dan de laudator prof. Ramses Wessel (hoogleraar Europees recht) en dan de uitgesproken oratie. In zijn oratie gaat Willem in op 'duurzaam aanbestedingsrecht' en wat hij wil gaan doen met zijn leerstoel.

#39 Circularity and Procurement & Procurement Awards

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 02:04:33 -0500

In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss circularity, and how it relates to public procurement. The hosts begin by introducing the concept of circularity, its promises as well as some points of skepticism. They also explain the concept of the R scale - a useful tool in determining the circularity of an economy. They then move on to the legal aspects and ask how public procurement could be used to encourage circularity and what are the main challenges and uncertainties behind circular public procurement. Willem also introduces his project CIRCLASH. Finally, for today’s dessert section, Marta and Willem talk about procurement awards. They discuss the added value of these events, describe their hopes and perspectives, and also provide the listeners with several procurement-related law competitions that could be interesting for students, practitioners, and academics alike.

#38 When Contracts Collide Public Procurement and Contract Law Context & Pop Culture

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:43:41 -0500

In this episode, Associate Professor Marta Andhov and Professor Willem Janssen discuss the intersection of public procurement and contract law. The topic of the research project PurpLE (Purchase Power – Sustainable Public Procurement Through Private Law Enforcement) led by Marta. This episode provides an introduction to an upcoming series of episodes that will dive deeper into its individual aspects. The hosts provide a general overview of how public procurement contracts are perceived across the EU within its many Member States, differentiating between the two models of approach - the administrative approach present in, for example, France or Spain, and the more civil commercial one presented in the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, and across Scandinavian Countries. They outline the need to differentiate two phases; the pre-contractual and post-contractual, as legal frameworks differentiate between them. Marta & Willem briefly introduce what type of practical and relevant issues arise in each of the mentioned phases, for example, the possibility of culpa in contrahendo, the issues of interpretation, and termination to name a few. Finally, for dessert, they switch gears and talk about the instances where public procurement appeared in the entertaining world of pop culture. How the pop culture references can be used and what should be your new movie, or series to watch if you want to combine your passion for procurement with some entertainment?

#37 Societal Challenges and Interdisciplinary Work in Public Procurement & Teaching the Interdisciplinary Aspects to Students

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:47:30 -0500

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss interdisciplinary work in public procurement and law in general. They reflect on their many personal experiences of working across disciplines and examine the recent push for interdisciplinary work in academia. They evaluate the positives, the negatives, and the relevance of both simple mono-disciplinary work in public procurement law, and inter-disciplinary collaborations and projects, focusing on the most common challenges and how to overcome them. In their discussion, they emphasize the importance of openness and mutual understanding in interdisciplinary collaborations. They discuss the optimal time for crossing disciplines during one’s studies and finally, for dessert, they talk about their approaches to teaching the interdisciplinary aspects of public procurement to their students.

#36 New Exclusion Grounds in EU Public Procurement and Reading Recommendations

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 05:30:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore the latest developments in EU Public Procurement, focusing on the new exclusion grounds introduced by sectoral legislation following the European Green Deal. They begin by outlining the framework of mandatory and voluntary exclusion grounds established under European Directive 2014/24/EU before delving into specific examples of new sectoral legislation that has expanded these grounds. Throughout the conversation, they address key questions such as: How do these new exclusion grounds align with the traditional goal of ensuring contractor reliability, and to what extent do they represent a shift towards a more punitive approach? What roles do contracting authorities and enforcement agencies play in ensuring compliance with these new measures? And do the penalties incentivize contractors to engage in self-cleaning? In the final segment, the hosts share their current personal reading recommendations and reflections.

#44 Inkoop bij de Universiteit Utrecht: aanbesteden op 3A4

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:52:55 -0400

#44 Inkoop bij de Universiteit Utrecht: aanbesteden op 3A4

#35 Resurgence of buy local policies & making public procurement law interesting

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 13:34:02 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore the resurgence and presence of buy local policies in the public procurement context. They discuss it broadly on a global scale, and then zoom in on specific buy local implementation issues when it comes to the procurement of food by public authorities. What to do with criteria and condition related to zero miles, EU geographical indicators, time of delivery or short supply chains? For dessert, they share how they overcome the initial hesitation of professionals and students when it comes to public procurement law as a field of study and expertise.

#43 Groener aanbesteden: due diligence, rapporteren & ontbossing

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 02:48:03 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Mariska Verseveld (PIANOo) over groen aanbesteden, en zetten zij de discussie voort over de Europese wetgeving die er al is of aankomt met groene verplichtingen voor aanbestedende diensten. Zo passeert de Ontbossingsverordening, de CSRD en de CSDDD de revue, en gaan ze op zoek naar hoe dit de aanbestedingspraktijk zal gaan veranderen.

#42: De energietransitie & het aanbestedingsrecht: kans, mogelijkheid of verplichting?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 07:13:32 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Tjinta Terlien (PLOUM) over de energietransitie en het aanbestedingsrecht. Aanbesteden en de energietransitie: so what? Hoe ziet het juridische kader eruit en knelt het of niet? Wat betekenen de nieuwe verplichtingen voor NettoNul, Batterijen en Gebouwen? Deze vragen en meer worden bediscussieerd vanuit het perspectief wat het betekent voor de aanbestedingspraktjk.

#34 Visual contracting in public procurement & Best/worst presentations

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:51:19 -0400

In this episode, Willem and Marta discuss visual contracting in the context of public procurement. Can it improve the contracting process? If so, how? They explore the potential of visual contracts and the possibilities to apply it in the public sector based on Marta's forthcoming publication in PPLR. For dessert, they look at their best and worst presentations to share their learnings from them.

#41 Welke informatie is vertrouwelijk?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 14 May 2024 06:01:22 -0400

Arthur en Matanja hebben het over de behandeling van vertrouwelijke informatie in aanbestedingen aan de hand van de arresten Klaipèdos en Antea Polska.

#33 Single Bidding in the EU & What Vita would change in public procurement

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:24:47 -0400

In this episode, Vitezslav Titl and Willem Janssen discuss single bidding in the EU, based on a current debate about the lack of interest in public procurement from the side of the market. Sparked by the report by the Court of Auditors, and due to developments in many of the Member States, they discuss Vita’s research on this topic and how the legal changes implemented in Czechia could inspire other Member States to increase the number of bids. For dessert, they consider what he would change in public procurement if he had a magic wand.

#32 Sustainable Public Procurement in the US & Publishing in the American Journals

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:08:12 -0500

In this episode, Marta and Willem delve into the complex and critical world of US public procurement and sustainability with Steven Schooner from George Washington University Law School. They ask intriguing questions such as: What does the landscape of public procurement look like across different development tiers in the US, and how does sustainability fit into this picture? Why are executive orders and market integration pivotal in shaping sustainable procurement practices? How can we effectively operationalize regulations to create a more sustainable and efficient system of government contract law? Finally, for the dessert, they switch gears to compare American and European legal scholarship and publishing cultures.

#31 Development Aid and Procurement & Becoming a Leader

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:20:26 -0500

In this episode, Annamaria La Chimia (Nottingham University) and Marta discuss the fascinating world of development aid and procurement. What does this world look like? Where do interesting procurement questions pop up? Why should all of us know more about this international side of public procurement? Tune in now to learn more. In the dessert section, they discuss leadership in academia. What does it mean in the context of PPLG and academia more broadly, and how is it relevant to create an even better academic world?

#40 De Defensierichtlijn: verkeerde grondslag?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:56:14 -0500

Nathan en Matanja bespreken de spanning tussen militair inkopen en aanbestedingen.

#30 Public Procurement, Climate Change & Expanding Expertise with Knowledge from other Disciplines

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem start by discussing the role of public procurement law in addressing climate change, emphasizing its supportive capacity in mitigation efforts and how it interacts with various legal disciplines, including environmental, competition, and constitutional law. For the main, they dig into the nuances of sustainable procurement, emphasizing the distinction between policy and law, and introduce the concept of "low emission procurement" as a targeted approach to address emissions in public purchasing practices. More precisely, they emphasize the shift from traditional procedural rules to target-oriented approaches and the challenges of implementing and enforcing these targets, highlighting the increasing integration of environmental considerations into procurement law and the need for professionals to be versed in various related legislations (e.g., EU Clean Vehicles Directive, Batteries Regulation, Net-Zero Act, Deforestation Regulation). Finally, for the dessert, they reflect on the challenges of venturing into scientific fields outside their primary expertise, exemplified by their foray into environmental law.

#39 Wezenlijke wijziging in het aanbestedingsrecht

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:12:40 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. dr. Erik Plas (Infense Advocaten) over wezenlijke wijziging in het aanbestedingsrecht. Hij promoveerde op dit onderwerp. Wat te doen met transparantie van wijzigingen? Hoe om te gaan met uitlegclausules en zijn ze strijdig met het aanbestedingsrecht? Is er afdoende ruimte? Moet het 'mandje' anders worden geïnterpreteerd? Een mooi gesprek over een mooi thema.

#29 Mandatory Sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law & Academic Summers

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:03:02 -0400

In this episode, Marta invites Willem to discuss his new book (co-edited with Roberto Caranta) on mandatory sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law. (out in October at Hart) Why is this topic in which the EU seems to move from regulating 'how to buy' towards 'what to buy' in need of discussion? What academic questions are relevant to ask for all those involved in sustainable public procurement? How will this affect procurement practices in the EU and what can be improved in the future? For dessert, they discuss academic summers. How to unwind in light of the need to finish stuff as well?

#28 Free Trade Agreements & Life as an Academic Nomad

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:36:29 -0400

In this episode, Marta Andhov talks with Dominic Dagbanja - a senior law lecturer and researcher (University of Western Australia) specialising in international investment law and in the consequences of investment and trade treaties for public interest regulation. They start by pointing out to practical relevance of knowing about the intersection of public procurement and free trade agreements. Further, they meticulously discuss the issue of balancing between free trade and sustainability considerations. In addition to this, they also geek out on the topic of never more frequent incorporation of public procurement provisions in free trade agreements. For dessert, they share their experiences of living the lives of academic nomads.

#38 De redelijk handelende aanbesteder: herstel & vroegtijdige beëindiging

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:42:20 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. dr. Sophie Prent over haar onderzoek naar de redelijk handelende aanbesteder. Ze bespreken de rol van de aanbestedende dienst ten aanzien van twee belangrijke thema’s: herstel van fouten en de voortijdige beëindiging van een aanbesteding. Wanneer kan of moet herstel of beëindiging plaatsvinden? Is het aanbestedingsrecht toch formaliteitenrecht? Wat moet er anders in de toekomst?

#37 Aanbesteden in tijden van oorlog

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 04:58:28 -0400

Alexander Klein Hofmeijer in gesprek met Matanja over prijsstijgingen, levering van energie en de sancties tegen Rusland (Gazprom).

#36 Overeenkomsten in strijd met Didam: nietig of vernietigbaar?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 18 May 2023 06:54:19 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. Georg Huith (Croon Advocaten) over de vraag wat de rechtsgevolgen zijn van een overeenkomst die in strijd met de uitspraak Didam is gesloten. Is het nietigheid of vernietigbaarheid? Ze bespreken recente jurisprudentie over deze vraag en bediscussiëren de gevolgen voor de praktijk.

#27 Proportionality the Dutch Way & Managing Edited Volumes

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:54:51 -0400

In this Bestek podcast episode, Marta and Willem discuss proportionality (the Dutch way) and edited volumes. First, they start by explaining why the proportionality principle is essential in the EU and public procurement law context. Further, they dig into the Dutch proportionality guide. They focus on discussing its purpose, legal standing and content. For the dessert, the hosts talk about the challenges of managing multi-contributor volumes.

#26 The Foreign Subsidies Regulation's Impact on Procurement & Events after the Pandemic

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 18:09:13 -0400

`In this episode, Willem and Marta discuss the Foreign Subsidies Regulation and it's impact on public procurement. How will this new regulation affect public procurement procedures? What are initial discussion points? And how could they be resolved? For desert, they discuss events after the pandemic. What are relevant choices in organising events in this new era?

#35 – Europa tegen China: the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:21:42 -0500

Hoogleraar aanbestedingsrecht Pieter Kuypers is te gast bij Matanja en spreekt met hem over de FSR. Wat is het doel van de FSR en wat gaan we ervan merken?

#25 CJEU Judgments in Sanresa (C-295/20) and Klaipėdos (C-927/19) & Privilege in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 03:45:00 -0500

In this podcast episode, Marta and Willem discuss CJEU Judgments in Sanresa (C-295/20) and Klaipėdos (C-927/19). In doing so, they pay special attention to Article 58 of Directive 2014/24/EU, the Court's differentiation between technical specification, selection criteria and contract performance conditions, and the differentiation between economic standing and the ability to pursue professional activity within the selection criteria. For the dessert, the hosts talk about levelling the playing field in academia by acknowledging privilege.

#34 Europees protectionisme: het Internationaal Aanbestedingsinstrument

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:21:44 -0500

Matanja en Willem spreken met elkaar over het artikel dat Willem schreef voor het Tijdschrift Aanbestedingsrecht & Staatssteun samen met Fenna Faaij, Ruben Silva Kas en Julian Geraedts over het Internationaal Aanbestedingsintrument (IPI). De IPI moet ervoor zorgen dat ondernemingen uit derde landen (zoals China) minder voet aan de grond krijgen bij Europese aanbestedingen, zo lang Europese ondernemingen worden geweerd in die derde landen. Matanja en Willem bespreken de gevolgen van de recente inwerkingtreding van de IPI en wensen de luisteraars prettige feestdagen.

#34 Europees Protectionisme: het Internationaal Aanbestedingsinstrument

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 04:18:08 -0500

#24 Socially Responsible Public Procurement – Reserved Contracts & Independence in the Work of Academics

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:36:42 -0500

In this episode of Bestek, the public procurement podcast, Willem and Marta discuss reserved procedures and the ASADE (C‑436/20) and Conacee (C-598/19) Judgements in the context of socially responsible public procurement. They focus on two explicitly legislated reserve procedures - those for sheltered workshops and social enterprises - and discuss how these procedures fit into the broader context of public procurement law. They also address the fear and risks associated with providing preferential treatment to certain groups in society. For the dessert, the hosts discuss their roles as academics and the importance of independence in their work.

#23 Clean Vehicles Directive’s Interplay with Public Procurement & Publication Languages

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 04:10:00 -0500

In this episode, Marta and Willem dig into the Clean Vehicles Directive and its implications for public procurement. In doing so, they put it into the context of the EU Green Deal. They also briefly touch on the specificities of the CV Directive and its revision. Most importantly, they emphasize first sectoral mandatory sustainable criteria imposed on public procurers and economic operators. Additionally, they discuss the changing roles of public procurers and the need for an additional set of knowledge due to sustainability efforts. For the dessert, they advise how to approach choosing the publication language by considering their target audience and evaluations.

#33 Juridische instrumenten voor de uitbesteding van zorg

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 08:11:59 -0400

In deze aflevering spreken Matanja én Willem met mr. dr. Gerrieke Bouwman over haar proefschrift, waarin zij onderzoek deed naar de scheidslijnen tussen juridische instrumenten voor de uitbesteding van zorg. De discussie gaat in op haar aanbevelingen, het ASADE arrest, de bredere relevantie, en meer.

#32 (bijna) 10 jaar Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:06:43 -0400

Anne Fischer, oud-voorzitter, spreekt met Matanja over de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts. Ze blikken terug, maar kijken ook vooruit naar de nieuwe rol die de Commissie gaat vervullen. In deze podcast komen verschillende adviezen van de Commissie voorbij en bespreekt Anne de wijze waarop adviezen tot stand komen. Kritiek op de Commissie wordt ook besproken.

#22 Award Criteria Under the Magnifying Glass & Rasmus’ Advice for PhDs

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:50:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta, Willem, and their guest, dr. Rasmus Horskjær Nielsen discuss award criteria and evaluation methods in public procurements. In doing so, Rasmus explains the difference between relevant and controllable competition concepts. In addition, they debate whether there is such a thing as objective criteria For the dessert, you can hear what Rasmus would do differently if he did his PhD again.

#21 Modifying Construction Contracts from Contract and Procurement Law Perspective & Ole’s advice for Change

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

EPISODE 21 - Transcript Willem Janssen 0:00 Welcome to Bestek, the public procurement Podcast. Today, we'll be talking about modification of construction contracts: A contract or procurement perspective? About Bestek 0:15 Welcome to Bestek, the public procurement podcast. In this podcast, Dr Willem Janssen and Dr Marta Andhov discuss public procurement law issues, their love of food and academic life. In each episode, Willem, Marta and their guests search for answers to intriguing public procurement questions. This is Bestek. Let's dish up public procurement law. Willem Janssen 0:40 So quite an episode today again. It's three of us again. Welcome Ole to the podcast. Ole Hansen 0:46 Thank you. Willem Janssen 0:47 Welcome Marta. Marta Andhov 0:48 Hello, hello. Willem Janssen 0:49 This is a very formal way of doing this. Let's get started. At least all the listeners who have gotten used to our rambling and our voices. And it's a pleasure actually to have Ole here today. We're talking to Ole Hansen, he is the co-founder of the Centre for Private Governance, CEPRI , if I pronounced that correctly, at the University of Copenhagen where we're still recording on-site here today and he's conducting research within private law with a special focus on private actors undertaking public tasks. And we're talking to him today, as a Danish construction law expert. I'm sure you do a lot more things but that was the reason partially why we invited you here today. So, it's a pleasure to have you. And, we'll be digging into modification of construction contracts and we'll be looking at how EU public procurement law and the concept of modification can sometimes cause tension with national construction practices, but also construction law. So that's what's on the menu for today's episode. And of course, we will also be looking at dessert. I think dessert's a little bit different than what it is normally today, but I'll leave that as a teaser. So, just to get you off to a good start, although, of course, Marta and I agree that public procurement is the nemesis, the starting point, the epicentre of the world; but in your research on contract and construction law, is public procurement the entree, the main or the dessert, or is it just an appetizer? Marta Andhov 2:25 Or something that you try to stay away as much as you can? Ole Hansen 2:29 Yeah. Well, as for my sake, I've been specialized in construction contract law. And of course, that's about how transactions between employers and contractors are entered into and carried through during the construction process. That leaves out the question of actually how, what were the pre-contractual aspects and what was the pre-contractual regulation. This difference between public entities and private entities where private entities can enter into even major construction contracts as they want to, whereas public entities underlie the procurement law regime. The most tempting part for a construction contract lawyer is trying to avoid the question of whether there's actually an interplay between the procurement law rules, the public law rules, and contract law rules. But you can't really avoid it, can you? Because evidently, procurement law kind of frames or underlines the public contracts. So, you have, at least in my opinion, you have to some extent to consider whether there is in fact an interaction between public procurement law and private law. Willem Janssen 4:08 It sounds like we're talking to someone that has had come to terms with the fact that you have to deal with public procurement law, whether you like it or not. I heard words of like, you can't avoid it, or something like that. So that means that it's kind of maybe perhaps a side dish, but not often the most delicious side effect. Is that a fair conclusion? Ole Hansen 4:28 If you can leave it out and not order it. Marta Andhov 4:31 You probably want to do that. Willem Janssen 4:34 Alright. Ole Hansen 4:36 At least from a theoretical point of view, I think the practitioners, the corporate lawyers see it another way. Willem Janssen 4:44 All right. Thank you so much for that. Let's wait and we'll see if we can make that dish a bit more tasty, I think, during the episode, right? So, let's buckle down a bit more on content, but not before I actually introduced that a little bit in terms of the reason why we're here with three of us today. Because Marta and you're working on a research paper concerning the intersection between construction law, contract modification and procurement law. In today's episode, we'll be highlighting some of those topics that you'll be addressing in the paper. So, it's kind of like a teaser, right? It's more of an appetizer, a teaser to whatever will come in the future. And on top of that, it's also, I think, a lead-up to a project that Marta is leading, the PurpLE Project , in which I'm also involved, and Ole as well. So perhaps, why this topic? Maybe we can talk about relevance a little bit. Why did you start this research paper? And why are we, the three of us, endeavouring on this, this bigger research project? Marta Andhov 5:49 So, to give you context, PurpLE is Purchase Power, Sustainable Public Procurement through Private Law Enforcement. Willem Janssen 5:56 That was in one go! Marta Andhov 5:58 That was the long name. But to be honest, to be very honest, the idea for this came out of our many, many conversations with Ole over the years that we had the chance to collaborate. We always, so to speak, buckled heads a little bit in a very obviously friendly way. But pointing out that the contract seems to be such a defining moment because we care so much about what happens before the contract. Ole cares very much about what happens after the contract. Then time and time again starting with our first research project with Professor Steen Treumer and our first publication, we really saw that there are many, many aspects between private law and procurement law, that somehow are in conflict and are not really researched. That led to us being able to obtain the funding for this project and that we'll be working on going forward. Then also having you of course, because the Netherlands is having the same approach, which is that public contract is regulated by private law after the contract is conducted. So that gives you a lot of contexts, I think, for our today’s podcast, but also going forward because it just first is just to kind of get everyone interested in what we will be doing for next two, three years. There'll be many, many more on how all this pre-contractual process impacts and how it can impact, what are also the limitations of what you can do in the post-contractual stage when private contract law rules, the legal framework. But that is a broad context of the project. Willem Janssen 7:39 It's a project that I'm very excited to be part of. One, because I think it's so fundamental, right? It's a bit of a, well, I wouldn't say traditional because that starts to sound boring, but like, it's this EU law of focus and the influence of EU law on national practices, right? And on national law. So, there's really that dynamic there. Also, because it leads to real-world problems, right? There are problems that come up in construction sites where you bump into, and I think that's also where the not-so-tasty side dish, introduction from Ole came from. So yeah, let's see. So, like I said, a bit of a teaser. Today, we'll be talking about modification of contracts, and particularly focusing on the Danish construction context, but I'm sure actually for those tuning in from other jurisdictions from Europe or from all over the world that these issues would arise in other member states as well. I know for sure that they arise in the Netherlands as well. So, if that's a setup for other countries and relevance… Marta Andhov 8:38 …let us know. Willem Janssen 8:38 Yeah, for sure. So, let's move on to our main. Marta Andhov 8:42 Yes. Willem Janssen 8:43 Contract modifications under the public procurement rules... Of course, we've talked about it a bit prior to recording, but let's get our listeners in tune as well. We're talking about the modification of the contract. We start with the Directive and maybe I can pass it to you then Marta. Marta Andhov 8:56 Sure. So, I will lay down in a couple of words the regulatory perspective of procurement and then we will ask Ole to tell us what is really the problem in practice and what are his thoughts on this conflict, somehow this tumultuous relationship. So, the modification of contracts is regulated under Article 72 of the Classic Directive, and we know from 72, which codifies broadly Pressetext case , and Finn Frogne to a certain extent. The opportunity of modifying public contracts without the need to re-tender is fairly limited. We got a catalogue of modifications there are defined as non-substantial and these ones are the ones related to the existence of a very clear and unequivocal (that's a difficult word in English) review clause. We need some additional work or services or supplies from the original contractor and there are terms and conditions we need to fulfil. We also have the force majeure. We have the so-called de minimis change and specific circumstances for the change of the contractor. I think those are all if I remember correctly, and then we have paragraph 4 of Article 72, which is a codification of Pressetext and specifically gives us a definition of what is a material change. So, this is the space in which we are existing, ultimately, leading to the fact that there is a fairly limited opportunity to modify contracts without the need for re-tendering. Ole, tell us from your perspective, from your experience, you also have a very broad experience of collaborating with practitioners, where...

#31 Een betere wereld begint bij publieke inkoop

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Sun, 03 Jul 2022 14:53:50 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met prof.Fredo Schotanus die recentelijk zijn oratie hield aan de Universiteit Utrecht.. Ze spreken van het verleden, heden en de toekomst. Waarom begint een betere wereld eigenlijk bij publieke inkoop? Hoe kunnen we de duurzaamheidstransitie versnellen? Wat te doen met inkoopbeleid, inkoopproces en inkooptechniek? En wat is de rol van het aanbestedingsrecht? Deze vragen staan centraal in deze aflevering.

#30 MVA Special: De abnormaal lage inschrijving als duurzaamheidsverplichting

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:36:18 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Jørgen den Houting (Rozemond Advocaten) over abnormaal lage inschrijvingen als duurzaamheidsverplichting. Wanneer is sprake van een abnormaal lage inschrijving? Welke rol speelt duurzaamheid als verplichting in dit kader? Hoe is dit geimplementeerd? En: hoe verhoudt de Nederlandse rechtspraak zich tot de Europese eisen? Deze vragen en het antwoord erop worden besproken in deze aflevering.

#20 Contract Management Tools & Transitioning to Associate Professor

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 05:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Willem & Marta welcome guest Dr. Alexandra Andov and discuss the topic of digital technologies and contract management. They explore the distinctions between contract formation and contract execution, as well as the use of digital technologies in the management phase, such as negotiation, electronic signatures, computational contracts, and transparency. For dessert, they open up about their own experience in becoming Associate professors by sharing one aspect that has changed since.

#29 De ‘Damen-uitspraak’: de invloed van de Oekraïne-oorlog op aanbestedingen.

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 05:44:42 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Greetje Fimerius. Greetje trad op als de advocate van Damen in een zaak die aanbestedingsrechtelijk veel stof deed opwaaien. Deze aflevering gaat over de invloed van dat 'Damen-vonnis' op de aanbestedingspraktijk. Greetje bespreekt eerst de relevante feiten, en gaat daarna in op de volgende vragen: is dit vonnis breed toepasbaar? Welke verplichtingen voor aanbestedende diensten volgen uit dit vonnis? Geeft de voorzieningenrechter een goede overmachtsregeling? Wat betekent dit vonnis voor de wezenlijke wijzigings-problematiek rond overmacht als gevolg van de Oekraïne-oorlog?

#19 Calling off a Framework Agreement under a Framework Agreement & Criticism in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 30 May 2022 05:48:53 -0400

In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss both the differences and analogies between framework agreements and public contracts. They delve into the national case law and highlight practical issues arising from this differentiation. For the dessert, they tackle the question of how to deal with the criticism in Academia and give advice on how to give constructive feedback.

#28 MVA Specials: Duurzame gunning, schone voertuigen en een voorstel voor een Algemene Richtlijn Levenscycluskosten

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 26 May 2022 05:16:18 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. Lennard Michaux en mr. Joris Gruyters (beide KU Leuven) over gunnen op levenscycluskosten en hun voorstel voor een algemene richtlijn op dit gebied. Hoe werkt en werkte dit in de Richtlijn Schone Voertuigen? Wat kan er beter qua regulering op dit gebied?

#28 MVA Specials: Duurzame gunning, schone voertuigen en een voorstel voor een Algemene Richtlijn Levenscycluskosten

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 26 May 2022 05:10:00 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Lennard Michaux en Joris Gruyters (beide KU Leuven) over gunnen op levenscycluskosten en hun voorstel voor een algemene richtlijn op dit gebied. Hoe werkt en werkte dit in de Richtlijn Schone Voertuigen? Wat kan er beter qua regulering op dit gebied?

#18 Servitisation & public procurement: what role for the law? & Manels

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:43:34 -0400

In this episode, Willem and Marta discuss the role of public procurement law in the development towards more servitization. They also touch upon the problems that arise due to servitization trends and how to solve them. For dessert, they discuss all male panels in academia ('manels').

#18 Servitization & public procurement: what role for the law? & Manels

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:40:05 -0400

Will our future economy move from buying products to purchasing services? In this episode, Willem and Marta discuss the role of public procurement law in the development towards more servitisation. For dessert, they discuss all male panels in academia ('manels').

#17 Sustainable Public Procurement of Food & How to Track Research Progress?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:06:22 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss sustainable food procurement. They focus on current problems with food systems and the importance of food. Furthermore, they dig into the legal difficulties public procurers face when they attempt to buy sustainably. Some of the pain points they discuss are certification, localism, freshness requirements, seasonality, and promotion of small farmers and SMEs. For the dessert, they advise on how to track research progress.

#27 Klachtafhandeling en de toekomst van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:21:32 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Geke Werkman-Bouwkamp, één van de drie leden van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts. In het eerste deel van het gesprek gaat Geke dieper in op de onlangs gepubliceerde Handreiking Klachtafhandeling bij Aanbesteden. Vervolgens bespreekt Geke de huidige gang van zaken bij de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts en schetst ze de toekomst van de Commissie naar aanleiding van de brief van de staatssecretaris van Economische Zaken en Klimaat van 12 februari 2021. De Commissie adviseert in de toekomst binnen een termijn van 14 dagen!

#27 Klachtafhandeling en de toekomst van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:21:16 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Geke Werkman-Bouwkamp, één van de drie leden van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts.

In het eerste deel van het gesprek gaat Geke dieper in op de onlangs gepubliceerde Handreiking Klachtafhandeling bij Aanbesteden.

Vervolgens bespreekt Geke de huidige gang van zaken bij de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts en schetst ze de toekomst van de Commissie naar aanleiding van de brief van de staatssecretaris van Economische Zaken en Klimaat van 12 februari 2021. De Commissie adviseert in de toekomst binnen een termijn van 14 dagen!

#16 Competitive obligations outside the Classic Directive: the sale of land in the Dutch case of Didam

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:59:06 -0500

In this episode, Marta and Willem explore competitive obligations outside the Classic Directive. They focus on a recent Dutch Supreme Court case of Didam in which the equality and transparency principles were deemed to apply to the sale of land by a Dutch municiplatie. This has led to a plethora of legal questions in the Dutch context. Their call to action: is the sale of law distributed competitively in your MS? For dessert, they consider the importance of networking for academics.

#16 Competitive obligations outside the Classic Directive: the sale of land in the Dutch case of Didam

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:53:49 -0500

#15 Access to public contracts for citizens' initiatives and social enterprises & how to conference

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 04:02:55 -0500

In this episode, Willem & Marta discuss access to public contracts for citizens' initiatives and social enterprises. They delve into the hurdles they face, the legal possibilities for contracting authorities to stimulate them, and future options to extend those options. For the finale, they discuss how to conference.

#26 Uitgifte van grond: gelijkheid, blijheid?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 03:55:50 -0500

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met Annemarie Drahmann (Universiteit Leiden) over het recente HR arrest Didam. Ze bediscussiëren de gevolgen van dit arrest, en de uitbreiding van competitieve verplichtingen van overheidsopdrachten, naar vergunningen en nu naar de uitgifte van grond.

#26 Uitgifte van grond na het arrest Didam: gelijkheid, blijheid?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:54:45 -0500

#25 Aanbesteden bij ProRail: ruimhartig herstel en innovatiepartnerschappen

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 06:17:19 -0500

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met mr. Tom Oudenhoven, advocaat in dienstbetrekking bij ProRail. In inkoopomvang is ProRail de tweede inkoper van Nederland.

#25 Aanbesteden bij ProRail: ruimhartig herstel en innovatiepartnerschappen

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:26:21 -0500

#14 Objectives of public procurement law & social media for academics

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:40:37 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the role of objectives in public procurement law.Is the objective of ‘public procurement’ and objective of ‘public procurement law’ the same? How does the EU objective relate to national objectives? And: why should we care about them for the sake of interpretation? For dessert they talk about social media and academic life.

#14 Objectives of public procurement law & social media for academics

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:32:00 -0400

#14 Objectives of Public Procurement Law & Social Media for Academics

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 03:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the role of objectives in public procurement law. Is the objective of ‘public procurement’ and the objective of ‘public procurement law’ the same? How does the EU objective relate to national objectives? And: why should we care about them for the sake of interpretation? For dessert, they talk about social media and academic life.

#24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:56:45 -0400

#24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich? by mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen

#24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400

24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich? by mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:08:59 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met dr. Lizet Kuitert (EUR) over haar proefschrift onderzoek over opdrachtgeverschap en waardenconflicten in de bouw. Ze praten over olifantenpaadjes, de theorie en de praktijk met een focus hoe waarden als duurzaamheid en prijs een rol spelen in het aanbestedingsproces.

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:28:51 -0400

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400

#22 MVA Special: Uitsluiting & het klimaat: een nieuwe uitsluitingsgrond?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:23:00 -0400

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:18 -0400

In episode 13 of the podcast, Marta and Willem discuss the Icelandic Equal Pay mandatory standard. Particularly, the possibilities and limitations of its applicability in public procurement. For the dessert, our hosts share with our audience upcoming PhD courses in public procurement.

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:18 -0400

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:11:18 -0400

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 02:14:00 -0400

#21 Aanbesteden: hoe kan het duurzamer?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:51:42 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Noor Huitema over aanbesteden, duurzaamheid en circulariteit. Onderwerpen die de revue passeren zijn het onderscheid tussen duurzaamheid en circulariteit, het belang van het stellen van de juiste vraag, de ontstaansgeschiedenis van Copper8, aansprekende duurzame projecten, de voordelen van de concurrentiegerichte dialoog, de IPF-systematiek, de wijze waarop duurzame ambities kunnen worden uitgevraagd en praktische tips voor inkopers die duurzamer willen aanbesteden.

#21 Aanbesteden: hoe kan het duurzamer?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:51:42 -0400

#21 Aanbesteden: hoe kan het duurzamer?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 03:51:42 -0400

#12 Centralised Purchasing Bodies & How to Stay up to Date

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 31 May 2021 11:13:16 -0400

In this episode, Marta and Willem discuss the rules related to centralised purchasing bodies, their role in public procurement, the national differences that exist in the EU, and their procurement techniques. For dessert, they delve into the question of how to stay up to date in public procurement. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 08:15 Entrée 00:00 – 08:15 Introduction 08:16 – 43:09 Main course 08:16 – 23:58 Centralised Purchasing Bodies 23:59 – 43:09 Examples from the Member States 43:10 – 48:10 Dessert 43:10 – 48:10 How do we stay up to date in the field of public procurement law?

#12 Centralised Purchasing Bodies & How to Stay up to Date

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 31 May 2021 11:13:16 -0400

#12 Centralised Purchasing Bodies & How to Stay up to Date

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 31 May 2021 11:13:16 -0400

#12 Centralised Purchasing Bodies & How to Stay up to Date

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 31 May 2021 02:13:00 -0400

#11 The Role of Courts & Mandatory Sustainability Requirements – Rewards & Recognition in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 May 2021 03:39:38 -0400

In this episode, Marta & Willem discuss the role of courts in relation to mandatory sustainability requirements in public procurement. What will change in the assessment of courts when faced with claims of bidders that argue that a tender is not sustainable enough? For dessert, they discuss rewards & recognition in academia. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 04:49 Entrée 00:00 – 04:49 Introduction 04:50 – 37:43 Main course 04:50 – 13:08 Change from optional to mandatory sustainable requirements in public procurement law 13:09 – 23:13 What will change for the position of Courts? 23:14 – 37:43 Dutch experience (Article 1.4, Aanbestedingswet) 37:44 – 46:45 Dessert 37:44 – 46:45 Recognition and rewards in academia (Utrecht’s TRIPLE model)

#11 The Role of Courts & Mandatory Sustainability Requirements – Rewards & Recognition in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 May 2021 03:39:38 -0400

#11 The Role of Courts & Mandatory Sustainability Requirements – Rewards & Recognition in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 May 2021 03:39:38 -0400

#11 The Role of Courts & Mandatory Sustainability Requirements - Rewards & Recognition in Academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 06 May 2021 02:12:00 -0400

procurement. What will change in the assessment of courts when faced with claims of bidders that argue that a tender is not sustainable enough? For dessert, they discuss rewards & recognition in academia.

#20 MVA special: Duurzaam specificeren!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:09:18 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. Georg Huith (Croon Advocaten) over duurzaam specificeren. Hoe doe je dat en wat zijn de juridische grenzen? Daarnaast gaan zij in op de toegang van het MKB en het belang van duurzaamheid in het licht van klimaatverandering.

#20 MVA special: Duurzaam specificeren!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:09:18 -0400

#20 MVA special: Duurzaam specificeren!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:09:18 -0400

#19 Maatschappelijk verantwoord aanbesteden: de MVA specials!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:57:14 -0400

In deze aflevering spreekt Willem met mr. Natasja van Wijk (IBR) over het TBR themanummer 'Maatschappelijk Verantwoord Aanbesteden: Van Mogelijkheden naar Verplichtingen?'. Ze bespreken de aanleiding van dit themanummer, de context van klimaatverandering en blikken vooruit op de komende afleveringen: de MVA specials!

#19 Maatschappelijk verantwoord aanbesteden: de MVA specials!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:57:14 -0400

#19 Maatschappelijk verantwoord aanbesteden: de MVA specials!

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:57:14 -0400

#10 Contract Performance Conditions & Rituals for Productivity

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:29:12 -0400

In episode #10, we discuss article 70 Directive 2014/24/EU. Particularly we focus our discussions on the relationship between contract performance conditions and award criteria and technical specifications. This leads us to reflect on the enforceability and value of contract performance conditions. For dessert, we discuss what some of our rituals that positively influence our productivity are. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 12:58 Entrée 00:00 – 03:44 Agenda 03:45 – 12:58 Introduction 12:59 – 29:40 Main course 12:59 – 17:59 Dutch coffee case (special contract performance conditions, technical specifications, and Fair-Trade considerations) 18:00 – 29:40 Boundary between award criteria and contract performance 29:41 – 44:51 Dessert 29:41 – 44:51 Rituals that positively influence productivity

#10 Contract Performance Conditions & Rituals for Productivity

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:29:12 -0400

#10 Contract Performance Conditions & Rituals for Productivity

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:29:12 -0400

#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:56:08 -0500

In today’s episode, we discuss the transfer of competences and responsibilities in light of article 1(6) Directive 2014/24/EU and the relevant case-law including Remondis and Porin Kaupunki. The key question here is how it differs from the award of a public contract, and how this plays out for the national organization of public tasks. For dessert, we discuss two books we wish we wrote. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 02:32 Entrée 02:33 – 05:55 Introduction 05:56 – 27:31 Main course 05:56 – 18:56 Remondis case (transfer of competences) 18:57 – 27:31 Porin kaupunki case (award of contract) 27:31 – 35:11 Dessert 27:31 – 35:11 What are the books we wished we wrote?

#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:56:08 -0500

#9 Transfer of Competences & Books we Wished we Wrote

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:56:08 -0500

#18 Aanbestedingsrecht & zelforganisatie: duidelijke ruimte voor samenwerking?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:18:55 -0500

In deze aflevering spreekt Matanja met Willem over zijn proefschrift 'EU public procurement law & self-organisation', en reflecteren ze o.a. op alleenrechten, samenwerking tussen overheden, meer specifiek de zaak Stadt Köln en vooral over wat er nog beter kan in de wet- en regelgeving.

#18 Aanbestedingsrecht & zelforganisatie: duidelijke ruimte voor samenwerking?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:18:55 -0500

#18 Aanbestedingsrecht & zelforganisatie: duidelijke ruimte voor samenwerking?

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:18:55 -0500

#8 Art 18(2) and the Tim case: a sustainability principle? & procrastination strategies

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:23:38 -0500

In episode #8, we discuss article 18(2) Directive 2014/24/EU. Its nature, character, and scope as well as shortcomings. We focus our discussions on analyzing whether the sustainability referred to in Article 18(2) can pass the test to be truly understood as a procurement principle. This leads us to reflect on the CJEU ruling in Case C-395/18 Tim SpA where the court refers to 18(2) cardinal values with which the Member States must ensure compliance. For dessert, we discuss strategies to fight procrastination and get writing! TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 10:37 Entrée 00:00 – 05:22 Agenda 05:23 – 10:37 Brief intro into Article 18(2) 10:38 – 44:30 Main course 10:38 – 23:40 Appropriate measures 23:41 – 33:42 Applicable obligations 33:43 – 44:30 Tim SpA case in the context of Art 18(2)? + Is Art 18(2) a general principle of procurement law? 44:31 – 54:18 Dessert 44:31 – 54:18 How to fight procrastination and get writing?

#7 Current legal discussions about institutionalized cooperation & online conferences

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 09:27:02 -0500

In today’s episode, we discuss institutionalized cooperation under article 12(1-3) Directive 2014/24/EU. We focus our discussions on the outstanding and most pressing discussions that currently create legal uncertainty in the Member States. This leads us to talking about private capital, control and other aspects of cooperation between contracting authorities. For dessert, we consider online conferences and what we think are essentials to organize them in the future. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 03:39 Entrée 03:40 – 32:03 Main course 3:40 – 12:44 How can public authorities structure their public cooperation in compliance with the public procurement rules? 12:44 – 15:21 What are the current legal discussions relating to article 12(1-3) 2014/24/EU? 15-22 – 19:57 Can reversed awards take place in light of joint control? 19:58 – 28:13 What to do about private capital and the phrase ‘in conformity with the Treaties’? 28:14 – 32:03 Does control requires share capital? 32:04 – 44:50 Dessert 32:04 – 44:50 Essentials of good online conferences

#6 3rd country bidders’ access to the EU market & Academic Research Stays

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 15:07:00 -0500

In today’s episode, we discuss a highly politically charged topic of 3rd country access to the EU market. For this purpose, we consider the current EU legal framework as well as proposed since 2012 International Procurement instrument. Also, we comment on the new European Commission’s white paper on foreign subsidies and especially it’s module 3 with propositions for public procurement. For dessert, we consider the value of research stays abroad, and we discuss what some of the important factors to consider are. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 10:00 Entrée 00:00 – 03:45 Agenda 03:46 – 10:00 Is it a political or a legal question? 10:01 – 39:46 Main course 10:01 – 11:46 Article 85 of the Utilities Directive 11:47 – 14:55 Recital 18 of the Defence Directive 14:56 – 22:00 Article 69 (Directive 2014/24) 22:01 – 29:59 International procurement instrument (IPI) 31:00 – 39:46 Challenges of the proposed white paper approach to foreign subsidies 39:47 – 53:05 Dessert 39:47 – 44:14 Value of the research stay abroad 44:15 – 53:05 What to consider when deciding on where to go for a research stay?

#5 Non-institutionalised cooperation after Stadt Köln & Cooperation in academia

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:45:47 -0400

In today’s episode, we discuss the tricky concept of non-institutionalised cooperation and its relationship with EU public procurement law. For this purpose, we consider the recent ruling of the CJEU in the case of Stadt Köln. In this case, the CJEU made significant headway in clarifying some aspects of article 12(4) Directive 2014/24/EU for the first time. For dessert, we stick to the theme of cooperation and discuss it in light of its role in academia. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 08:03 Entrée 00:00 – 03:02 Introduction 03:02 – 08:03 Non-institutionalized exemption in EU procurement law 08:04 – 32:29 The main 08:04 – 11:56 Stadt Köln case introduction 11:57 – 32:28 Boiling down to four points (definition of public contract, content of cooperation, type of cooperation, and favoring third parties) 32:28 – 45:37 Dessert 32:28 – 38:04 Importance of cooperation in academia 38:04 – 45:37 Joint vs. singe authored articles

#4 Framework Agreements following Coopservice & Doing a PhD in Public Procurement

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:35:27 -0400

In this episode of Bestek, we discuss framework agreements. Some would say a “hot topic” of late, particularly following a CJEU judgment in case C-216/17, Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato - Antitrust and Coopservice. We consider what changes to the interpretation of the law this judgment brought; the new challenges posed by this judgement; as well as some of the practicalities in operating framework agreements. For the happy fun dessert time, we are 'dishing' about a PhD in public procurement. Is there anything specific about doing a PhD in public procurement? What would be some advice that we would give to younger selves or our younger colleagues? TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 – 11:16 Entrée 00:00 – 02:57 Agenda 02:58 – 11:16 Framework agreements in brief 11:17 – 35:58 Main course 11:17 – 16:47 Can non-signatories use framework agreements? 16:48 – 32:56 Main challenges in regard to values and volumes in framework agreements 32:57 – 35:58 Changing a member of a framework agreement 35:59 – 48:37 Dessert 35:59 – 48:37 Doing a PhD in public procurement

#3 The EU Green Deal in light of public procurement law & Academic life after COVID-19

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:37:23 -0400

In this episode of Bestek, we discuss a topic tha…

#2 Regular procurement in COVID-19 times & Academic mentors

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:16:49 -0400

We continue the discussion about COVID-19 related…

#1 COVID-19 responses to public procurement in the EU & Academic life in these times

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:12:49 -0400

We critically discuss the Commission guidance on …

#Trailer: No, we did not open a restaurant

mr. dr. Willem A. Janssen — Wed, 06 May 2020 03:08:26 -0400

In this Trailer, we explain why we did not open a…

Bestek - de Aanbestedingspodcast

#53 Aanbestedingsrecht en privaatrecht

#52 Nieuwe aanbestedingsrichtlijnen of toch verordeningen?

#51 Het activiteiten criterium na Irado

#50 Schadevergoeding bij aanbestedingen

#49 Polysmindigheten: meer duidelijkheid over wezenlijke wijziging?

#48 Steeds meer aanbestedingsregels: een coherent geheel?

#43 AI, Sustainable Public Procurement & Law Clinics

#42 The Irado Case and the Activities Criterion & Fostering a Classroom Community

#47 De rechtsgevolgen van Didam

#41 Sustainability Clauses in Public Contracting & Advice for First-Year PhD Students

#46 De gemeente Amsterdam en de toekomst van aanbestedingen

#40 Reform of Public Procurement Directives & New Ways of Examining

#45 Duurzaam aanbestedingsrecht: Herijken van de interne markt voor overheidsopdrachten

#39 Circularity and Procurement & Procurement Awards

#38 When Contracts Collide Public Procurement and Contract Law Context & Pop Culture

#37 Societal Challenges and Interdisciplinary Work in Public Procurement & Teaching the Interdisciplinary Aspects to Students

#36 New Exclusion Grounds in EU Public Procurement and Reading Recommendations

#44 Inkoop bij de Universiteit Utrecht: aanbesteden op 3A4

#35 Resurgence of buy local policies & making public procurement law interesting

#43 Groener aanbesteden: due diligence, rapporteren & ontbossing

#42: De energietransitie & het aanbestedingsrecht: kans, mogelijkheid of verplichting?

#34 Visual contracting in public procurement & Best/worst presentations

#41 Welke informatie is vertrouwelijk?

#33 Single Bidding in the EU & What Vita would change in public procurement

#32 Sustainable Public Procurement in the US & Publishing in the American Journals

#31 Development Aid and Procurement & Becoming a Leader

#40 De Defensierichtlijn: verkeerde grondslag?

#30 Public Procurement, Climate Change & Expanding Expertise with Knowledge from other Disciplines

#39 Wezenlijke wijziging in het aanbestedingsrecht

#29 Mandatory Sustainability Requirements in EU Public Procurement Law & Academic Summers

#28 Free Trade Agreements & Life as an Academic Nomad

#38 De redelijk handelende aanbesteder: herstel & vroegtijdige beëindiging

#37 Aanbesteden in tijden van oorlog

#36 Overeenkomsten in strijd met Didam: nietig of vernietigbaar?

#27 Proportionality the Dutch Way & Managing Edited Volumes

#26 The Foreign Subsidies Regulation's Impact on Procurement & Events after the Pandemic

#35 – Europa tegen China: the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

#25 CJEU Judgments in Sanresa (C-295/20) and Klaipėdos (C-927/19) & Privilege in Academia

#34 Europees protectionisme: het Internationaal Aanbestedingsinstrument

#34 Europees Protectionisme: het Internationaal Aanbestedingsinstrument

#24 Socially Responsible Public Procurement – Reserved Contracts & Independence in the Work of Academics

#23 Clean Vehicles Directive’s Interplay with Public Procurement & Publication Languages

#33 Juridische instrumenten voor de uitbesteding van zorg

#32 (bijna) 10 jaar Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts

#22 Award Criteria Under the Magnifying Glass & Rasmus’ Advice for PhDs

#21 Modifying Construction Contracts from Contract and Procurement Law Perspective & Ole’s advice for Change

#31 Een betere wereld begint bij publieke inkoop

#30 MVA Special: De abnormaal lage inschrijving als duurzaamheidsverplichting￼

#20 Contract Management Tools & Transitioning to Associate Professor

#29 De ‘Damen-uitspraak’: de invloed van de Oekraïne-oorlog op aanbestedingen.

#19 Calling off a Framework Agreement under a Framework Agreement & Criticism in Academia

#28 MVA Specials: Duurzame gunning, schone voertuigen en een voorstel voor een Algemene Richtlijn Levenscycluskosten

#28 MVA Specials: Duurzame gunning, schone voertuigen en een voorstel voor een Algemene Richtlijn Levenscycluskosten

#18 Servitisation & public procurement: what role for the law? & Manels

#18 Servitization & public procurement: what role for the law? & Manels

#17 Sustainable Public Procurement of Food & How to Track Research Progress?

#27 Klachtafhandeling en de toekomst van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts￼

#27 Klachtafhandeling en de toekomst van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts

#16 Competitive obligations outside the Classic Directive: the sale of land in the Dutch case of Didam

#16 Competitive obligations outside the Classic Directive: the sale of land in the Dutch case of Didam

#15 Access to public contracts for citizens' initiatives and social enterprises & how to conference

#26 Uitgifte van grond: gelijkheid, blijheid?

#26 Uitgifte van grond na het arrest Didam: gelijkheid, blijheid?

#25 Aanbesteden bij ProRail: ruimhartig herstel en innovatiepartnerschappen

#25 Aanbesteden bij ProRail: ruimhartig herstel en innovatiepartnerschappen

#14 Objectives of public procurement law & social media for academics

#14 Objectives of public procurement law & social media for academics

#14 Objectives of Public Procurement Law & Social Media for Academics

#24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich?

#24 Nederlands inkoopvolume: hoe ontwikkelt de overheidsinkoop zich?

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

#23 Opdrachtgeverschap in de bouw: waardenconflict?

#22 MVA Special: Uitsluiting & het klimaat: een nieuwe uitsluitingsgrond?

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

#13 Equal Pay Standard & PhD Courses

#21 Aanbesteden: hoe kan het duurzamer?

#30 MVA Special: De abnormaal lage inschrijving als duurzaamheidsverplichting

#27 Klachtafhandeling en de toekomst van de Commissie van Aanbestedingsexperts