Publication date : 01/12/2024

Course : Securing the performance of public procurement contracts in Luxembourg

Administrative, technical and financial aspects

Practical course - 2d - 14h00 - Ref. SMM
Price : 1190 € E.T.

Securing the performance of public procurement contracts in Luxembourg

Administrative, technical and financial aspects



The performance of public procurement contracts requires rigorous monitoring to ensure that the services provided meet requirements. This training course will enable you to secure the administrative, technical and financial aspects of contract execution in compliance with Luxembourg regulations.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. SMM
  2d - 14h00
1190 € E.T.




The performance of public procurement contracts requires rigorous monitoring to ensure that the services provided meet requirements. This training course will enable you to secure the administrative, technical and financial aspects of contract execution in compliance with Luxembourg regulations.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Mastering the legal framework for the execution of public contracts
Identify and avoid the pitfalls of executing a public contract
Set up tools to manage contract performance
Efficient market management

Intended audience
Public procurement managers, purchasing managers and anyone involved in managing public procurement tenders.

Prerequisites
No special knowledge required.

Practical details
Hands-on work
Exchange and feedback, theoretical input, case studies and practical exercises.
Teaching methods
This training course is delivered in accordance with the latest public procurement regulations.

Course schedule

1
The impact of market forms on monitoring

  • Purchase order contracts.
  • Framework agreements and subsequent contracts.
  • Single or multi-operator markets.
  • Co-contracting and subcontracting.

2
Manage market execution in complete safety

  • The start of the contractual relationship.
  • Contract duration, lead times and warranty.
  • Firm, discountable, revisable and provisional prices.
  • Those involved in contract performance: contractors, subcontractors, co-contractors, the role of the trustee...
  • Contract duration, lead times and warranty.
  • Service orders, purchase orders.
  • Contract penalties and termination.
  • Complementary and similar contracts.
Hands-on work
Sub-group work on incentive and disincentive clauses in contractual relations.

3
Managing contract modifications during performance

  • Modifications to contracts during performance.
  • Modifications to contractual documents.
  • Any additional services required.
  • Change of owner.
  • Non-substantial modifications.
Hands-on work
Analysis of contract control methods and implementation of a contract security sheet.

4
Managing financial guarantees to secure contract performance

  • First demand guarantee or bank guarantee.
  • Holdback and advance payment.
  • Assignment or pledging of receivables.
  • Payment on account: special cases of co-contracting and subcontracting.
  • Rejection of a payment request.

5
Payment rules

  • The global payment deadline and the mechanism's implications for the various parties involved.
  • Cases of suspension of the overall payment period.
  • Application of interest on arrears. Additional interest on arrears.
Hands-on work
Exercise on the liquidation of default interest.

6
Verification and acceptance of services

  • Verification operations to be carried out: acceptance, guarantees provided for in the GCC.
  • Contractual and post-contractual warranties.
  • Cases of rejection, postponement and reduction.

7
Service monitoring and evaluation

  • Performance monitoring and improvement.
  • Verification of delivery of the service/product.
  • Modifications at runtime.
  • The main measurement indicators.
  • The notion of continuous improvement in market monitoring: progress plan.
  • Implementation of the Responsible Supplier Relations charter.
Hands-on work
Quotation of two suppliers based on quality, price, lead times and service.

8
Settle disputes related to contract performance

  • Dealing with a service provider in financial difficulty.
  • To obtain compensation for defects discovered during the performance of the contract.
  • Guarantee effective recourse against the various market participants.
  • Find an amicable solution to disputes.
  • Recourse or litigation.
Hands-on work
Identification of types of recourse against the holder


Dates and locations

Dernières places
Date garantie en présentiel ou à distance
Session garantie
From 16 to 17 March 2026
FR
Luxembourg
Registration
From 28 to 29 May 2026
FR
Luxembourg
Registration
From 15 to 16 October 2026
FR
Luxembourg
Registration
From 17 to 18 December 2026
FR
Luxembourg
Registration

LUXEMBOURG
2026 : 16 Mar., 28 May, 15 Oct., 17 Dec.