📌 The Centralized Purchasing Operator (CPO) is an institution established in April 2024 and consolidated in record time, built on a clear legal framework, a strategic vision, and strong professional capacities.
Within a short period of intensive operation, the CPO has successfully transitioned from the institutional setup phase to an active and mature role, ensuring the rigorous implementation of every procurement procedure, compliance with legal deadlines, and increased transparency in the use of public funds.
In a relatively short time, the Centralized Purchasing Operator has transformed from a newly created structure into a functional and strategic state instrument for the efficient management of public procurement.
KEY RESULTS
€31.2 million in savings over 20 months
Approximately 900 procurement procedures conducted
Standardization of goods and services at a national level
Digitalization through the AlbZone platform and internal systems
Increased competition and transparency
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT
Around 300 unemployed job seekers employed through public contracts
Close cooperation with social services and employment institutions
Procurement designed as a development tool, not just an administrative procedure
CAPACITY BUILDING
Training programs at national and international levels
Study visits in Lisbon, Vienna, Austria, and Italy
Drafting of a 3-year development strategy
Development of manuals, regulations, and new operational standards
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Centralized procurement for the healthcare sector nationwide
Standardization of medicines, equipment, and medical supplies
Implementation of circular economy principles
Digital archive and development of new technological platforms
