Following the established cluster approach, also used in the Council discussions, compromise proposals for the following areas were considered: cluster 1 (simplification and flexibility of procedures); 4 (e-procurement); 7 (sound procedures); 8 (other procedural requirements) and 9 (governance). Shadows' generally expressed satisfaction with the results obtained, but some Groups were also concerned that more could have been done in order to reach simplification objectives. It was also noted that agreement on the more controversial issues such as social requirements, scope and conditions for public-public cooperations was still outstanding, and therefore some work was still ahead.
In the light of this, the Rapporteur also announced an update of the calendar, with a postponement of the vote on the classic directive from 29 November to 18 December, and of the utilities directive from 18 December to 24 January. In parallel, IMCO discussions will continue on related Commission proposals on the award of concession contracts (vote: 24 January) and an instrument for external access to EU public procurement markets (in association with INTA in the lead).
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