The competition rules
Competition is restricted if undertakings fix prices, share markets or prevent new companies from entering the market. This is why the competition rules are required.
The rules on public procurement
To ensure that tax monies are used in the best way possible, and to
safeguard competition on the market, authorities must observe certain
rules when performing procurements.
International role
International cooperation on competition issues is increasingly important. The Swedish Competition Authority has regular contact with competition authorities in other countries, particularly within Europe.
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It is not unusual for the Swedish Competition Authority to see signs of suspected corruption in conjunction with an investigation in accordance with the competition and procurement regulations. This is clear from a new report entitled “Competition-limiting corruption”.
More than half of municipalities examined have revealed shortcomings in how they motivate the decision not to divide contracts into lots so that more SMEs can submit bids. According to the procurement regulations, the decision not to subdivide larger procurements must be justified, but the law is often not followed.
Local requirements from municipalities during constructions, problems finding buildable land and a lack of competition in parts of the construction material industry; these are some of the factors that contribute to competition within housing construction being weaker than it ought to be. This is according to a new report from the Swedish Competition Authority carried out on behalf of the government.
Demand for veterinary care has increased substantially in recent years. Better possibilities for comparing animal insurance could lead to holding down costs for animal owners. That is indicated in a new report from the Swedish Competition Authority that proposes, among other things, amending the Consumer Services Act so that animals also are included.
