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European CommissionThe Second Economic Adjustment Programme for Greece. Fourth ReviewΡar /ΡageMoU2.7.2.1.iMEFP(37)MoU2.7.2.1.iiMEFP(37)MoU2.7.2.2MoU2.7.3.1MoU2.7.3.2MoU2.7.3.3MoU2.7.3.3Action Deadline Comments StatusThe Authorities will present draft legislation to bring theanti-corruption legal framework in line with relevantinternational standards, including the UN anti-corruptionconvention, and the OECD and Council of Europe anticorruptionconventions and recommendations;The Authorities will initiate the implementation of all theoutstanding actions in the action plan, initially scheduledfor the period March-July 2013.The Authorities will ensure that the National coordinatorfor anti-corruption is fully operational. This will requirethe availability of premises and all the necessaryinfrastructure, the start of operation of the NationalCoordinator governance structure, and the development ofinternal and external coordination mechanisms.The Authorities take action to consolidate the currentpreparatory work into a comprehensive and endorsednational e-Government strategy, setting the vision,objectives, priorities, monitoring and coordinationmechanisms for supporting the development, promotionand application of e-Government and e-services for abetter internal functioning of the administration and tocitizens. The strategy, which will encompass animplementation plan, will be adopted by the GCR.The Authorities complete the staffing (with a priority forheads of clusters) of the Secretariat General forCoordination (SGC), and set-up the training of its staff andof the coordination correspondents in the Ministries.The Authorities finalise the design of the procedures(regarding planning, coordination, control and monitoring,and preparation of arbitrages) the SGC is in charge of, andcommence concrete operations on priorities.Complete the implementation of these procedures(regarding planning, coordination, control and monitoring,and preparation of arbitrages).July 2013July 2013September2013October 2013October 2013October 2013December20132.8 Avoiding waste and increasing quality through sound public procurement2.8.1.1 To make the Single Public Procurement Authority (SPPA) operationalThe SPPA ensures coordination and coherence of theMoU2.8.1.1.1functioning of the Central Purchasing Bodies, of thereform of the Greek public procurement regulations and ofthe e-procurement framework with the overall publicprocurement system and strategy.Continuous2.8.1.2 To increase the efficiency of procurement processes:MoU2.8.1.2MoU2.8.1.2.1MoU2.8.1.2.2MoU2.8.1.2.3MoU2.8.1.2.4MoU2.8.1.2.5The Government moves towards more centralisedprocurement, especially in the field of healthprocurement, services and supplies (including civilsupplies and services for defence not falling underthe scope of Directive 2009/81 on procurement in thefields of defence and security). It also startsbuilding a system of statistics in the field of procurement,uses framework contracts and reviews thepublic procurement legislation including works, suppliesand services. In particular the Government:Agora PortalFollowing the adoption of the JMD on the Agora Portal forcontract transparency, facilitates compliance, by reviewingstandard documents and providing support to contractingAuthorities and eliminating overlap with other reportingobligations:The Government publishes a set of standard forms forcontract notices based on those used to publish notices onEU Tenders Electronic Daily.ContinuousOctober 2013publishes all contract award notices and contracts. October 2013publishes consolidated data on the number of contractnotices on supplies, services and works and on the numberof contracting authorities uploading information on theportal (for contracts with value above 30.000€).publishes the findings of an independent evaluation of thefunctioning of the portal, including a review offunctionality and results (e.g. numbers of contractnotices/contract award notices published, numbers andtype of contracting authority, estimated values ofcontracts).Central Purchasing Bodies (CPB)ContinuousOctober 2013Revised draft legislation has been submitted toEC/ECB/IMF.The actions scheduled for March-September 2013have been initiated.Premises have been located and funding has beensecured. The National Coordinator is supported in itsmission by the Coordination Committee and theAdvisory Body.The e-Gov Strategy completed and adopted by theGCR on 27/03/2014.The first round of staffing is almost completed andas for the second round the process is progressing.Two seminars are scheduled within November (thefirst round of seminars already took place).All procedures are designed and included in amanual, which is submitted to EC/ECB/IMF.Procedures are implemented according to the abovemanual.SPPA is the coordinator for the overall publicprocurement strategy of the Government. Theimplementation of the e-procurement framework aswell as the legislative framework in general areunder the competency of SPPA.Improvements based on the evaluation take place ona regular basis.The system covers the ted guidelines. E-sendingsystem applies.According to EU and national regulatory framework,all contract award notices and contracts arepublished.Information are uploaded in portalwww.promitheus.gov.gr.The ministry proceeds with improvements based onthe evaluation.Observed.Observed.Observed.NotObserved.Observed.Observed.Observed.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.Ongoing.Observed.Observed.Observed.Observed.94
ANNEXΡar /ΡageMoU2.8.1.2.6.iMoU2.8.1.2.6.iiMoU2.8.1.2.6.iiiMoU2.8.1.2.6.iiiMoU2.8.1.2.6.ivMoU2.8.1.2.6.vMoU2.8.1.2.6.viMoU2.8.1.2.6.viiMoU2.8.1.2.7MoU2.8.1.2.8Action Deadline Comments StatusAdopts decisions leading to the creation of a CentralPurchasing Body at the General Directorate for theprocurement of goods and services. In particular, theGovernment and - once it has become operational - theCPB based on the list of categories defined in June 2013,establishes and publishes a detailed list of supplies andservices where the requirements of multiple contractingAuthorities will be standardised into a limited number ofalternatives.The CPB confirms at least 3 promising categories forprocurement via framework contracts, finalises design ofthe call for tender and prepares tender specificationsThe CPB publishes contract notices for at least 3framework contracts used in frequently purchased suppliesor services at central government level through the CPB.The CPB publishes contract notices for at least 3framework contracts used in frequently purchased suppliesor services at central government level through the CPBand award contracts by mid-2014;The CPB mandates the relevant administrations to sourcevia the framework contracts submitted to the Commissionservices.The CBP draws framework contracts for the procurementof the abovementioned standardised supplies and servicesthrough the CPB.The CBP issues legislation mandating the purchase of theidentified standard supplies and services through the CPBfor all central Government authorities, with no monetarythresholds and with transitory periods agreed with theCommission services. Military purchases of standardisedcivil supplies and services (not falling under the scope ofDirective 2009/81 on procurement in the fields of defenceand security) and fuel, are also carried out through theCPB with a view of commencing on January 2014.The CPB tenders at least three framework contracts used infrequently purchased supplies or services at centralGovernment level through the CPB.Reform of public procurement legislationUndertakes to adopt a reform of the public procurementsystem including works, supplies and services under thecoordination of the SPPA with a view to: simplifying,streamlining and consolidating the body of publicprocurement legislation, rationalising the administrativestructures and processes in public procurement to desiredprocurement results in terms of efficiency and efficacy,improving national review procedures, including thereduction of delays triggered by the redress system andassessing the role to confer to the SPPA in the area ofredress (remedies and judicial protection).Proceeds with the reform of the public procurementlegislation, in accordance with the action plan submitted tothe Commission services in February 2013. The drafts ofall legislative and organisational measures implementingthe above-mentioned Action Plan are presented to theEuropean Commission.September2013October 2013December2013mid-2014October 2013ContinuousJuly 2013December2013December2013September2013MD Π1/1732/23.7.13/ΦΕΚ 1869/31.7.13 contains adetailed list.The circular (Π1/1714/12.8.2013) regarding requestof these 28 CPVs for the next year was sent to thecentral government.Categories have been specified. Drafts of three newframework agreements (paper, screen and toner) aresubmitted to EC/ECB/IMF and public consultationwas completed on 07.01.2014.Categories have been specified. Drafts of three newframework agreements (paper, screen and toner)were submitted to EC/ECB/IMF and publicconsultation was completed on 07.01.2014. Contractnotices are published (link:http://www.eprocurement.gov.gr/webcenter/faces/oracle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/sd0cb90ef_26cf_4703_99d5_1561ceff660f/Page119.jspx?_afrLoop=6836627606693733&_adf.ctrlstate=ag8pr5rdg_4#%40%3F_afrLoop%3D6836627606693733%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dunjqvs5tk_4 )The obligation will be rephrased and rephased.Framework contracts drawn by the CPBs in order toprocure supplies and services according to thestandardised list.MD Π1/1732/23.7.13/ΦΕΚ 1869/31.7.13 contains adetailed list.The circular (Π1/1714/12.8.2013)regarding request of these 28 CPVs for the next yearwas sent to the central government on 12.8.2013.See under 2.8.1.2.6.iii.Under the competency of SPPA. Public consultationof the draft legislation is completed (31.1.2014) andit is prepared to be submitted to the Parliament (by10.04.2014).SPPA and TASK FORCE are in cooperation in orderto prepare a Bill. The draft legal provisions arefinalised and delivered.2.8.1.3 To run public procurement procedures by electronic means (i.e., E-procurement)The Government following the transmission of the e-procurement plan to the Commission, adopts all necessarymeasures for its implementation according to thedeadlines, including:i. the operation of supplies, services and public worksThe system is operational and other entities are inprocurement contracts through the e-procurementthe process of adopting it.platform;(http://www.eprocurement.gov.gr/webcenter/faces/oMoU ii. the availably of functionalities such as e-notification andSeptember racle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/sd0cb90ef_26cf_42.8.1.3 e-tendering;2013.1703_99d5_1561ceff660f/Page119.jspx?_afrLoop=68iii. the mandatory use of the platform by the central36627606693733&_adf.ctrlstate=ag8pr5rdg_4#%40%3F_afrLoop%3D6836627Government, regional Government and other public sectorentities;606693733%26_adf.ctrl-state%3Dunjqvs5tk_4 )iv. the communication and training programmes for usersof the platform;v. the periodic monitoring mechanisms for the take-up ofe-procurement platform by its users and the specificationof target usage levels;Observed.Observed.NotObserved.NotObserved.Observed.Ongoing.NotObserved.NotObserved.NotObserved.Observed.NotObserved.95
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