DKOM Practice 2026, Most Common Mistakes, and the Appeals Procedure

The professional development programme DKOM Practice 2026, Most Common Mistakes, and the Appeals Procedure is a one-day expert training course intended for anyone who wants to improve their practical knowledge of public procurement, with a particular focus on the most common mistakes in procedures, current DKOM practice, and the conduct of the appeals procedure. The programme provides participants with concrete insight into procedure preparation, drafting procurement documentation, reviewing and evaluating tenders, adopting decisions, and handling situations that may lead to irregularities, appeals, and financial corrections. The training lasts 8 class hours and is based on practical examples and real-life situations from practice, in accordance with the Rulebook (Official Gazette 154/2023). The value of the programme lies in the fact that participants immediately receive practical solutions for reducing risks in public procurement and for acting with greater confidence in their day-to-day work.

• Understand current DKOM practice and its impact on the preparation and implementation of public procurement procedures.
• Identify the most common mistakes in procurement documentation, the review and evaluation of tenders, and the adoption of award or cancellation decisions.
• Apply rules and practical approaches for the proper preparation of procedures, the use of tender award criteria, and the timely correction of identified irregularities.
• Resolve concrete situations arising in the appeals procedure and in everyday public procurement practice through real examples and expert analysis.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• analyse the most common mistakes in the preparation and implementation of public procurement procedures based on current DKOM practice
• prepare the basic steps of market research and procurement documentation in accordance with public procurement rules
• apply tender award criteria, including the most economically advantageous tender, in specific procedures
• assess when and how to correct errors in procurement documentation
• carry out the basic steps of the review and evaluation of tenders while reducing the risk of irregularities
• distinguish the key elements of an award decision, procedure cancellation, and modifications to a public procurement contract
• identify the basic requirements of the appeals procedure and assess how to improve the prospects for successful handling

The programme is intended for individuals involved in the preparation, implementation, control, and monitoring of public procurement procedures who want to reduce the risk of mistakes, appeals, and financial corrections. It is particularly useful for professionals working on public procurement procedures in regular business operations or in projects financed through EU funds.

• employees of contracting authorities
• professional associates and public procurement officers
• members of public procurement expert committees
• lawyers and other professionals involved in preparing procurement documentation
• individuals working on the implementation of projects financed through EU funds
• anyone who wants to renew and improve their practical knowledge in the field of public procurement

1. Procedure Preparation and Market Research
   Participants learn how to properly prepare a public procurement procedure and conduct market research as a basis for high-quality documentation and for reducing the risk of later irregularities.
2. Procurement Documentation and the Most Common Mistakes in Practice
   This unit covers the preparation of procurement documentation, the most common mistakes that occur in its content, and the ways to correct them in a timely manner.
3. Tender Award Criteria and the Most Economically Advantageous Tender
   This unit focuses on the application of tender award criteria, with particular emphasis on the most economically advantageous tender and the most common problems in their practical application.
4. Review and Evaluation of Tenders
   Participants address the key steps in the review and evaluation of tenders, with a focus on proper procedure, documentation of decisions, and avoiding typical mistakes.
5. Award Decision, Cancellation of the Procedure, and Contract Modifications
   This unit covers issues related to adopting an award decision or cancelling a procedure, as well as the basic rules and risks associated with modifications to public procurement contracts.
6. Appeals Procedure and DKOM Practice 2026
   The final part of the programme is focused on the appeals procedure, practical analysis of current DKOM practice, and understanding how to proceed correctly in situations that may lead to an appeal.