Regulations governing the power of the administration in the selection of the contracting party: An analytical study under Presidential Decree 15/247 and Law 23/12.

Abstract

The authority of the administration in the selection of the contracting party is not absolute, but is subject to certain rules and constraints established by the public procurement law. These rules aim to prevent the arbitrary exercise of authority by the administration, while ensuring fair competition between competing candidates for public contracts. These rules are manifested in the prescribed procedures for public procurement and the key criteria used in the selection process.