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Op-Ed: New Draft Bill Aiming to Reduce Criminal Organizations’ Involvement in Public Tenders

A new initiative led by Israel’s Ministry of Finance seeks to curb the involvement of organized crime in public tenders—a goal both important and necessary. However, the proposed language of the draft bill raises concerns that the burden may ultimately fall on the public, both financially and democratically. As an expert in the field, Adv. Liran Welcman, who heads our firm’s public tenders practice, shares his insights in a thought-provoking op-ed.

Categories: Tenders and Projects

Exemption from Tenders During a State of Emergency in Israel

Israel’s various Mandatory Tender Regulations contain provisions enabling public bodies to deviate from the tender obligation during states of emergency in order to facilitate urgent, efficient procurement.