In the Republic of Macedonia, for years now public procurements are one of the most important economic activities by means of which state institutions purchase goods, services and works in total amount of almost one billion EUR (2014), accounting for 12 percent of the gross domestic product in the country. with a view to better understand the scope and importance of public procurements, it should be noted that they account for one third of the state budget.
Except for providing a means for state institutions to purchase goods, services and works needed to maintain their normal operation, public procurements imply provision of goods that facilitate normal conditions for life and work of the population and their continuous improvement. Therefore, it is of great importance for public procurements to be implemented in a manner that would guarantee obtaining the best market value for the money spent, i.e. cost-effectiveness in public spending.
The fact that public procurements account for as much as one third of the state budget shows that they are an important source for doing business in the private sector and, as such, must ensure free competition among all interested business entities.
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