Links on the OJEU Businesses in the EU Working with the European Union - a practical guide to the EU EU Public Procurement - summaries of legislation The opening up of public procurement within the Internal Market has increased cross-border competition and improved prices paid by public authorities. There remains potential for significant further competition in procurement markets and for further savings for taxpayers. Wood Review - investigating UK business experiences of competing for public contracts in other EU countries SOLVIT: EU Member States work together to solve problems caused by the misapplication of Internal Market law by public authorities. The UK SOLVIT Centre can help with handling complaints from businesses. It is committed to providing real solutions to problems within ten weeks. Using SOLVIT is free of charge. The European Commission coordinates the network, which is operated by the Member States, the European Commission provides the database facilities and, when needed, helps to speed up the resolution of problems. The Commission also passes formal complaints it receives on to SOLVIT if there is a good chance that the problem can be solved without legal action. Report by Audit Commission - Competitive Procurement National Audit Office: Sustainable procurement in central government UK National e-Procurement Project. Part 1: An Overarching Guide to e-Procurement UK National e-Procurement Project. Part 2: An Overarching Guide to e-Procurement for LEAs UK National e-Procurement Project. Part 3: An Overarching Guide to e-Procurement to Schools The Learning and Skills Council Procurement Guide. For FE Colleges The Learning and Skills Council Management Guide. How to manage influenceable spend within FE Colleges Mini Guide to Procurement for schools in England Overarching purchasing policy for the NHS - January 2003 Department of Health - Procurement and proposals DEFRA introduction to the Public Sector Food Procurement Initiative. Unlocking opportunities - lifting the lid on public sector food procurement Health & Safety Executive Procurement Policy HM Treasury: Transforming government procurement - January 2007 Information on Procurement within the Department of Trade & Industry The Government Procurement Card is helping the public sector to achieve substantial procurement efficiency savings A Study of the Benefits of Public Sector Procurement from Small Businesses Tendering for Government Contracts - Small Businesses 1 Tendering for Government Contracts - Small Businesses 2 National Procurement Strategy for local government - 2003