Press 2011-09-06 The formulation of environmental requirements and social considerations in conjunction with public procurement is an issue that is highly topical among many contracting authorities and entities. The Swedish Competition...

Press 2011-08-31 “We now have a unique opportunity to discuss whether, and if in that case how, public procurement can best promote different public policy objectives. Now, at a time when both the EU and our Swedish rules for public procureme...

Press 2011-08-29 Stiff fines are sought for the Municipality of Sigtuna and Länstrafiken i Jämtland [Public Transportation Authority in Jämtlands County] because they have not, according to the Swedish Competition Authority, complied with the...

2011-08-23 The Swedish Competition Authority can confirm that it had cause to make unannounced visits to suppliers of spare parts for engines in sailing boats and motor boats.

Press 2011-08-22 After the tightening up of the Swedish Competition Act fewer companies have been exposed to competition from central or local government. The tightening up of the Act last year has yielded the desired result. This is the...

2011-08-02 The Swedish Competition Authority has decided to conduct a ‘special investigation’ of the planned merger between Arla and Milko.

2011-07-22 On 1st July Sweden became chair of PPN, the Public Procurement Network

2011-07-13 The Swedish Competition Authority can confirm that it had cause to make unannounced visits to companies in the financial sector.