Explainer
8 articles in Explainer
CPV vs NAICS vs UNSPSC: build cross-market tender searches
Understand what CPV, NAICS and UNSPSC classify, why their codes are not interchangeable, and how to build separate searches for the same commercial offer.
How to Read Government Contract Award Notices
Learn to read award notices for competition intel, pricing benchmarks, buyer behavior patterns, and supplier mapping insights.
Understanding Procurement Timelines
Procurement timelines demystified: minimum deadlines by procedure type, typical durations, standstill periods, and realistic planning horizons for suppliers.
What Are CPV Codes? EU Procurement Classification Guide
Guide to CPV codes in EU procurement: structure, divisions, search strategies, codes by sector, supplementary vocabulary, and NAICS comparison.
What Are eForms and How They Changed EU Procurement
Understand the eForms standard for EU procurement notices — what changed from TED XML, how BT codes work, the SDK, and the adoption timeline across Europe.
What Is a Dynamic Purchasing System and When Is It Used
Learn what a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is, how it differs from framework agreements, why it stays open to new suppliers, and when buyers use it.
What Is a Framework Agreement in Public Procurement
Understand framework agreements in public procurement — types, single vs multi-supplier, duration rules, call-offs, mini-competitions, and supplier strategies.
What Is OJEU and Why Does It Matter for Suppliers
Learn what the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is, how TED works as its online platform, what gets published, and why it matters for suppliers.