Description: 

Public procurement accounts for around 15% of EU GDP and plays a crucial role in how disability services are funded. For EASPD members, it can enable the delivery of essential support services, fair working conditions, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. However, in practice, procurement remains complex to navigate.  

The European Commission is currently revising the EU public procurement rules and has published an evaluation of the existing directives. The findings confirm long-standing concerns raised by EASPD and its partners, including overly complex procedures, under use of social and quality criteria, and persistent barriers for non-profit disability service providers.  

This briefing summarises the evaluation’s key findings relevant to disability services and their potential implications for EASPD members. Please note that it does not necessarily reflect EASPD's views but rather informs about the report's conclusions and how they relate to EASPD's work.   

Public procurement briefing paper 

Citation: 

EASPD (2026). Policy briefing. European Commission’s evaluation of the EU public procurement directives (2025): key findings and implications for disability service providers.  

Author: 

Lyzaveta Drannikova, Policy and Project Officer, EASPD   

Contact: 

Lyzaveta Drannikova, Policy and Project Officer, EASPD   

Date: 

Brussels, January 2026.