Le " gré à gré exceptionnel " dans les marchés publics

The specialized book "The 'Exceptional Direct Award' in Public Procurement" by Manuel Jaquier provides a comprehensive analysis of the law regarding the exceptional direct award procedure in the context of public contracts in Switzerland and the European Union. With an annual volume of approximately 2.4 trillion euros for public contracts in the EU and 40 billion francs in Switzerland, it is crucial to understand the mechanisms that allow a significant portion of these contracts to be awarded without competition. The work, written at the University of Fribourg, is aimed at practitioners and offers critical tools for better understanding the legal framework. It includes numerous relevant rulings from the European Court of Justice as well as national courts from Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, and France. Additionally, the book addresses the essential steps of the procedure, negotiations, competitive direct award procedures, and legal protection options.