Connecting Clients and Companies for Circular Public Procurement: Matchmaking and Solution Presentations – CE-PRINCE Closing Event in Ljubljana, Slovenia

The final professional event after a series of training sessions on circular public procurement brings together key findings from the training sessions for the public sector (WP2) and businesses (WP3) and builds upon them through direct dialogue between contracting authorities, suppliers, and experts.

The purpose of the event is to strengthen understanding of how circular and sustainable criteria can become an effective tool for developing high-quality, low-carbon, and innovative construction projects. Special emphasis will be placed on practical aspects: how to incorporate circular criteria into tender documentation, how companies can prepare for new requirements, and how to improve cooperation between both parties. The event will also feature a presentation by the law firm Potočnik and Partners on a range of legal options for incorporating sustainability criteria into public procurement (technical specifications, award criteria, performance conditions). The discussion will feature representatives of public procurers, companies, and legal experts, who will address key practical challenges: the gap between legislation and implementation, the preparation of high-quality bids, and risk mitigation when incorporating environmental criteria. The final part of the event will be dedicated to presenting concrete solutions available on the market. Selected companies will present their technologies, products, and services for circular and sustainable construction (e.g., energy-efficient systems, innovative materials, digital solutions) at presentation stations (thematic tables). Participants will have the opportunity to engage in direct discussions with suppliers and explore concrete collaboration opportunities for future projects.