The 6th National Symposium on Best Practices in Public Procurement convened experts to enhance efficiency in the sector
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The 6th National Symposium on Best Practices in Public Procurement convened experts to enhance efficiency in the sector
April 4, 2025
Approximately 400 participants attended the latest edition of the event, backed by Sorigué, to evaluate, refine, and improve public procurement processes.
On 3 April, the 6th National Symposium on Best Practices in Public Procurement took place at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Barcelona, aiming to foster the sharing of best practices among stakeholders involved in procurement processes.
Supported by Sorigué, the event attracted around 400 attendees, including key figures from public administration, legal specialists, and construction professionals, who exchanged insights and expertise on tenders, regulations, specification drafting, and other critical industry topics.
Organized by CÍES, CCOC, ITeC, Catenara, the College of Civil Engineers, Canals, and Ports of Catalonia, and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, this edition also received support from companies like Copisa, Copcisa, Comsa, and Calaf.
Representatives from various Sorigué group divisions attended to build synergies with other industry players, explore innovative project management and execution experiences, and engage in discussions on challenges and opportunities in the field of public procurement.
In this regard, Francisco Ullod, general director of Sorigué’s City division, emphasized, “Sponsoring this symposium is a vital opportunity to demonstrate our dedication to more efficient, sustainable, and innovative public procurement. We believe that sharing best practices and fostering public-private collaboration are crucial for creating solutions that positively impact society.”
The conferences in this edition, led by Mª José Hierro, an expert in legal communication, featured contributions from key public administration figures such as José Antonio Santano, Secretary of State for Transport and Sustainable Mobility; Pilar Díaz, Delegate of the Generalitat Government in Barcelona; Mariano Garrote, Director of Procurement and Contracting at ADIF; and Ricard Font, Director of Barcelona Municipal Infrastructure (BIMSA).
1st Best Practices in Public Procurement Award
For the first time, this edition of the symposium recognized outstanding initiatives for their quality, efficiency, and commitment to transparency through the I Best Practices in Public Procurement Awards.
In the General State Administration category, the award went to “Personnel rates - tender specifications for engineering and consulting services” by the General Directorate of Water of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.
In the Autonomous Community category, the honoured practices were “Robot Assistant for Procurement Boards (ASICÓN)” and “Guide for calculating and breaking down the base tender budget for service contracts using an indirect methodology,” both by the Andalusian Regional Government’s General Directorate of Procurement. Lastly, in the Local Administration category, the recognized practice was a comprehensive approach via a catalogue of 9 practices across the planning, preparation, and tendering stages of contracts by the Tarragona City Council.
About the National Symposium on Best Practices in Public Procurement
The National Symposium on Best Practices in Public Procurement has established itself as a benchmark event at the national level, driving the improvement of administrative procedures and fostering efficiency, transparency, and innovation in public procurement.
Previous editions have been held in cities such as Seville, Málaga, Madrid, Santiago de Compostela, and Valencia, establishing it as an essential gathering for industry professionals.
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