Milestones on the Importance of Applying the General Principles Governing Public Procurement

Abstract

At national level, the development of the concept of public procurement involves a transparent path, based on the achievement of specific principles, objectives, methods and procedures. In this respect, the European directives applicable to public procurement involve certain principles absolutely necessary to be followed when performing public procurement contracts themselves. Therefore, we mention the role and importance of the correct application of principles such as: non-discrimination, equal treatment, proportionality, mutual recognition, the principle of transparency, the principle of avoiding unfair competition, accountability, impartiality, confidentiality. The aim of the study is to identify the importance and relevance of these principles governing public procurement from the first to the last stage of their implementation. Therefore, the general consequences of violation of the above-mentioned principles, irregularities, but also fraud in public procurement are conclusive. At the same time, we cannot fail to mention that these principles determine the approaches of public procurement, namely: administrative, managerial, legal, economic, systemic and, of course, ecological. The research methods are: observation, comparative analysis, co-relational analysis, analogy, induction and deduction, prediction, generalization, didactic and practical experience, but also other modern methods of study. Research results: The general principles governing the entire spectrum of public procurement, at national level, are finding more and more application, or the harmonization of legislation in the field of public procurement is an important premise for the continuous development of public-private partnerships. Undoubtedly, the reform in the field of public procurement is one of the major priorities of the Republic of Moldova, which will contribute to ensuring a better functioning of the market economy, combating corruption, strengthening integration efforts in the European Union and achieving optimal capitalization in terms of goods and services purchased by a wide range of public institutions. DOI: https://doi.org/10.53486/cike2023.67; UDC: 35.073.511:[347.451.6:347.232](4+478); JEL: K34, K39.