Prokurimin

Prokurimin is the Albanian term for the public procurement process conducted by government and public sector entities to acquire goods, services, and works. The definite form prokurimin is used in legal and administrative texts to refer to "the procurement."

Public procurement encompasses planning and budgeting, specification of needs, bidding procedures, evaluation of offers, contract award, and contract management. Procedures are designed to promote competition, ensure value for money, and uphold principles of transparency, nondiscrimination, and accountability. Common procurement methods include open procedures, restricted procedures, and negotiated procedures, with opportunities for electronic procurement platforms to publish tender notices and manage documentation.

Legally, prokurimin operates under national procurement laws and secondary regulations, which are typically harmonized with European Union directives on public procurement. Oversight bodies, procurement units within ministries and agencies, and external remedies provide controls and avenues for bid challenges. Public-sector entities may require declarations of conflicts of interest and post-award contract management to ensure performance and compliance.

Usage and impact: Prokurimin supports government policy by enabling efficient acquisition for public programs, infrastructure, and public services. It also serves as a critical interface for private firms seeking government contracts and for civil society monitoring of fairness and spend.

See also: public procurement.