EUPLAT is the European Association of Public e-Tendering Platform Providers. EUPLAT is set up to discuss and represent common interests of commercial e-tendering platforms serving EU public contracting authorities and economic operators.
It is an International Not-for-Profit Association organized under the Belgian law, formed in April 2013.
EUPLAT acts as an association at European level for a large and qualified community of Public eTendering Platform Providers.
EUPLAT Mission:
- Representing the industry of commercial platform providers for e-tendering, engaging in the public policy debate and recommending best practice within appropriate EU forums;
- Promoting interoperability and the creation of an interoperable eco-system for e-tendering;
- Establishing of a Code of Good Practices for Public e-tendering Platform providers;
- Contributing to international observatories with relative information provided by the Public e-tendering Platform providers;
- Advocating and supporting the wide adoption of e-tendering and its benefits;
- Provide a platform for members and other interested parties to share expertise in the above mentioned aspects in compliance with the rules of competition law;
- Inform the members on the latest changes of the laws and communications and decisions emanating from the authorities and affecting the industry;
- Attract new members and promote EUPLAT