2013-05-21 "In 2012, we have noticed an increased interest in issues related to public procurement and competition. Many people contact us with valuable comments", says Dan Sjöblom, Director-General of the Swedish Competition Authority.

Press 2013-05-02 If smaller companies collaborate in procurements to a greater extent, competition will be strengthened. The Swedish Competition Authority is now launching a brand new guide for smaller companies looking to cooperate.

Press 2013-04-12 The Swedish Competition Authority is pleased that Telia Sonera has been fined for abusing its dominant position. The company has been ordered by the Market Court to pay an administrative fine of SEK 35 million for infringing...

Press 2013-03-15 A claim has been made for the municipally owned company Lejonfastigheter in Linköping to pay a procurement fine of SEK 135,000 following an illegal direct award of contract. The Swedish Competition Authority will now take the...

Press 2013-03-05 Competition and competition policy can contribute to growth, an improved innovation climate and increased quality and efficiency within the public sector. This emerges from a joint report by the Nordic competition authorities.

Press 2013-02-22 Sveriges Radio carried out an illegal direct award of contract in connection with a staff party. The Swedish Competition Authority therefore requires Sveriges Radio to pay procurement fines of SEK 200,000.

Press 2013-02-21 The Swedish Competition Authority wants the Market Court to reverse the acquittal of the Dala-Mitt Rescue Services. The Stockholm City Court's assessment is incorrect on several points and includes evidence requirements that ...

Press 2013-02-06 When SVT (the Swedish public service broadcaster) had a staff party, the company directly approached two suppliers instead of conducting a public procurement.