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What Is a Purchasing Consortium (Einkaufsgemeinschaft, Germany)?
This is a German procurement term. An alliance of several public contracting authorities for joint procurement, in order to achieve volume advantages.
What is an Einkaufsgemeinschaft?
An alliance of several contracting authorities that procure jointly to pool volumes and share the work. Common among municipalities and hospitals.
Who runs the procedure?
Either one member on behalf of all, or a central purchasing body set up for the purpose. The notice states which authorities may call off.
What does it mean for suppliers?
Larger contracts and fewer competitions. The list of participating authorities shows the potential volume.
