The seminar will provide an overview of the current rules and developments in European public procurement based on the 2014 public procurement directive (Directive 2014/24/EU) and the 2014 directive on the award of concession contracts (Directive 2014/23/EU). The 2014 public procurement directive will be examined in detail, covering the scope, procedures, rules on public contracts, contract performance and specific procurement regimes. The seminar will also address key issues in the use of competitive dialogue and the competitive procedure with negotiation. It will cover PPP/private finance, indicating where PPP are being used and when they work best. It will also give an introduction to the Investment Plan for Europe.