European Single Procurement Document (ESPD)
The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a standard self-declaration a supplier submits instead of certificates, as preliminary evidence that it is not excluded and meets the selection criteria (Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 59).
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The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a standard self-declaration a supplier submits instead of certificates, as preliminary evidence that it is not excluded and meets the selection criteria (Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 59). Only the winning bidder is normally asked for the supporting documents. The form is set by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/7.
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vs. Pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ)
The UK uses its own Procurement Specific Questionnaire rather than the ESPD. What is PQQ?
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What does ESPD mean in procurement?
The European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) is a standard self-declaration a supplier submits instead of certificates, as preliminary evidence that it is not excluded and meets the selection criteria (Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 59). Only the winning bidder is normally asked for the supporting documents. The form is set by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/7.
What is the difference between ESPD and PQQ?
The UK uses its own Procurement Specific Questionnaire rather than the ESPD.