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What Is Central Procurement (Zentrale Beschaffung, Germany)?
This is a German procurement term. Bundled procurement carried out through a central purchasing body.
What is zentrale Beschaffung?
Procurement carried out by a central purchasing body on behalf of several authorities, for example the federal procurement office or a state-level purchasing centre.
What is the benefit?
Larger volumes, better prices and professional procurement expertise. For suppliers it means fewer, larger competitions.
Is the individual authority still responsible?
For its own call-offs under the resulting contract, yes. The central body is responsible for the procedure itself.
