Μέσα, διαδικασίες και μεθοδολογικά εργαλεία ενίσχυσης του ανταγωνισμού και της παρουσίας των ΜΜΕ κατά την ανάθεση δημοσίων συμβάσεων - στοχεύσεις, αποτελέσματα, ζητούμενα και προοπτικές

Λιάκου, Αλεξάνδρα

Instruments, procedures and methodological tools to strengthen competition and smes presence in public procurement processes - objectives, results, demands and prospects

Master Thesis

Author

Λιάκου, Αλεξάνδρα

Date

2025

Abstract

This master thesis investigates the role and significance of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in public procurement processes within Greece and the European Union, focusing on the challenges, strategies and institutional instruments that can enhance their participation in this domain. Building upon international, European, and national literature, as well as official statistical sources (European Commission, OECD, Eurostat), the study positions SME participation within the broader policy context of the strategic use of public procurement as a policy instrument for achieving overarching public objectives such as innovation, economic growth, social cohesion, and environmental sustainability. xii The analysis begins by mapping the scale and contribution of SMEs to the Greek and European economies, underscoring their pivotal role as engines of employment and added value, while identifying structural weaknesses that constrain their competitiveness. It then assesses the current state of SME participation in public procurement -both direct and indirectdrawing upon quantitative data and comparative research. Particular attention is given to key EU policy and legal frameworks, including Directives 2014/24/EU and 2014/25/EU, the adoption of electronic tools (ESPD, eForms), and the division of contracts into lots, all designed to reduce market entry barriers and facilitate SME access to public contracts. Despite these institutional advancements, the findings reveal that the SME share in terms of total contract value remains below expectations relative to their economic importance, indicating the persistence of obstacles such as procedural complexity, disproportionate administrative burdens and limited access to finance. In this context, the dissertation provides an in-depth examination of policy measures and institutional mechanisms aimed at further simplification and standardization of procedures, the enhancement of information and training systems, and, more broadly, the creation of an enabling environment for SME engagement in public procurement markets. The study also highlights the crucial importance of systematic monitoring and evaluation of policy implementation and outcomes. The contribution of this research lies in integrating theoretical, bibliographic and empirical evidence to develop a comprehensive analytical framework for understanding SME participation in public procurement and to underline its broader implications for competitiveness, innovation, and social welfare.

Postgraduate Studies Programme

Εφαρμοσμένη Δημόσια Οικονομική και Πολιτική

Department

Σχολή Οικονομικών, Επιχειρηματικών και Διεθνών Σπουδών. Τμήμα Οικονομικής Επιστήμης

Number of pages

105

Language

Greek

URI

https://dione.lib.unipi.gr/xmlui/handle/unipi/18722

Collections

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