The Oversight Role of the Bid Opening and Evaluation Committee During the Conclusion of Public Procurement Contracts

Abstract

Competition in the field of public procurement is among the topics to which the Algerian legislator has given special attention by enshrining this principle and attempting to strengthen the mechanisms of economic efficiency by requiring public entities to observe and uphold the principle of competition when concluding public procurement contracts. In this context, the legislator subjected this stage to the oversight of the Bid Opening and Evaluation Committee, which plays a key role in identifying any violations committed by economic operators during the submission of their bids. In this regard, Algerian legislation on public procurement and public service delegations includes mechanisms for exercising internal control over public contracts, particularly through the activation of the role of the Bid Opening and Evaluation Committee. The law provides this committee with safeguards aimed at enhancing its oversight function.