The new instructions will help the recipient of the grant avoid mistakes in the procurement procedure and bring the project implementation to a smoother end. This is a guide created by the State Support Services Centre (RTK), which focuses on the stages where mistakes are often made.

The instructions, prepared by the RTK procurement team, are intended for everyone who implements projects with the support of cohesion policy funds. It explains how to receive quotations and conclude contracts so that everything is in line with the requirements of the Single Regulation. In addition, typical stumbling blocks are highlighted and practical examples are offered that help avoid problems. The instructions have been created so that they would be understandable even for those who do not deal with public procurement on a daily basis, but still have to follow specific purchasing rules when receiving support.

The involvement of specialists from the RTK communication department and service design helped to make the material visually clear and user-friendly. The guide is easy to navigate and includes explanations and an FAQ section that quickly answers common questions. All of this helps the grant recipient focus on the substantive work, rather than getting lost in formal requirements.

A representative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications has told Ärilehe that the value of such guides lies precisely in their preventive effect: “The better the processes are written down, the fewer disputes or mistakes will arise later, which may even lead to the recovery of the grant.” The user-friendliness of the guide has also been praised on social media by several local government project managers.

This guide is a good tool for any grant recipient who needs to finance project activities through a procurement procedure. If you are new to this work, then the guide is especially useful for you. And if you are already an experienced applicant, it will help you avoid typical mistakes.

Find the guides here: https://www.rtk.ee/toetused-taotlemine/taotlejale-ja-toetuse-saajale/abimaterjalid-ja-juhendid