commission of the european communities brussels 10 5 2000 com 275 final 0115 cod proposal for a directive parliament and council on coordination procedures award public supply contracts service works presented by explanatory memorandum introduction in 1996 published green paper entitled procurement union exploring way forward which drew almost 300 responses from various economic sectors member states institutions after analysing these contributions mapped out perspectives future action its communication main theme to emerge debate is need simplify legal framework adapt it new electronic age while maintaining stability basic structure recognised existing clarifying provisions were obscure or complex amending legislation where problems be addressed could not solved through interpretation addition announced consolidation three classic directives then their merger into single text this
