Public Procurement 2026: Key Changes, Challenges, and Practice

The professional development programme Public Procurement 2026: Key Changes, Challenges, and Practice is intended for individuals involved in planning, implementing, and overseeing public procurement procedures who need to understand the most important amendments in a timely manner and their practical impact. The programme focuses on applying the new rules in real procedures, particularly in the areas of appeals, conflicts of interest, procurement plans, contract registers, EOJN RH publication obligations, review and evaluation of tenders, and contract modifications. Teaching is based on expert interpretation, practical examples, simulations, and the analysis of typical mistakes, so that participants can act with greater confidence and reduce the risk of appeals, financial corrections, and misdemeanour liability. The value of the programme lies in providing participants with a clear understanding of the changes and concrete guidance for their proper implementation in practice.

• Understand the key changes in the public procurement system and their impact on the day-to-day work of contracting authorities and other participants in the procedure.
• Apply the new rules in procurement planning, the preparation of documentation, comparison of tenders, the review and evaluation process, and publications in EOJN RH.
• Use the relevant legislative framework, the rules of the appeals procedure, rules related to conflicts of interest, the ESPD, and contract modifications.
• Resolve specific situations through case analysis, appeal procedure simulations, and the alignment of internal acts and procedures with the new requirements.

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

• analyse the key developments in public procurement and assess their impact on procurement procedures
• apply the new rules in procurement planning, maintaining the contract register, and fulfilling publication obligations in EOJN RH
• prepare or align procurement documentation in accordance with the new rules and legal protection risks
• distinguish the rules for the review and evaluation of tenders, including the handling of tender comparison and the application of award criteria
• assess situations involving conflicts of interest and identify the legal and procedural consequences of improper conduct
• carry out a basic analysis of the appeals procedure under the new procedural rules and deadlines
• evaluate the risks of financial corrections, misdemeanour liability, and procedural errors in real public procurement procedures

The programme is intended for individuals who implement, prepare, supervise, or monitor public procurement procedures in their work and who need up-to-date and applicable knowledge of legislative changes. It is especially useful for anyone who wants to reduce legal, financial, and operational risks in public procurement procedures.

• contracting authorities and individuals involved in preparing and conducting public procurement procedures
• certified professionals renewing their points and wishing to follow current changes
• employees in public bodies, institutions, and companies working in procurement
• members of public procurement expert committees
• individuals preparing procurement documentation and participating in the review and evaluation of tenders
• professionals working on projects financed through EU funds
• anyone who wants to apply public procurement rules more confidently in practice

1. Legislative Changes in Public Procurement for 2026
   An overview of the most important amendments affecting the everyday practice of contracting authorities, tenderers, and other participants in the procedure.
2. New Thresholds for Simple Procurement and Their Practical Consequences
   This unit covers changes to simple procurement thresholds, their impact on procurement planning, and the need to align the contracting authority’s internal acts.
3. Comparison of Tenders, Award Criteria, and Evaluation of the Most Economically Advantageous Tender
   Interpretation of the rules for comparing prices excluding VAT and their effect on award criteria, scoring, and the calculation of the most economically advantageous tender.
4. Conflict of Interest and Unacceptable Tenders
   Analysis of new approaches to conflicts of interest, related persons, legal consequences, and the risks of contract nullity and misdemeanour liability.
5. Procurement Plan, Contract Register, and Publication Obligations in EOJN RH
   Practical application of the new publication obligations, including the procurement plan, contract register, and contract modifications, with an emphasis on transparency and misdemeanour risks.
6. Appeals Procedure before DKOM under the New Rules
   An overview of the new procedural rules, deadlines, prior warning to the contracting authority via EOJN RH, and the impact of these changes on procedure management and legal protection strategy.
7. ESPD, Article 293, and Risks in the Tender Review Phase
   This unit addresses the rules related to the submission and completion of documentation, limitations on the subsequent submission of the ESPD, and the consequences for tenderers and contracting authorities.
8. Contract Modifications and the Expansion of Misdemeanour Provisions
   Interpretation of the rules on contract modifications, the obligation to publish them, and the extension of misdemeanour provisions to new areas of conduct.
9. Practical Examples, Simulations, and Typical Mistakes
   Work on real-life situations from practice, analysis of frequent irregularities, and simulations of procedural actions aimed at more reliable application of the new rules.