Have you ever wondered what other contracting authorities are doing in practice but felt there’s no good place to share experiences or ask for advice?

All of my public procurement clients have the opportunity to take part in the Public Procurement Think Tank. The Think Tank is a 1–2 hour session focused on brainstorming, discussion, and experience sharing, each time centered around a specific topic.

The event usually takes place once per quarter, both in person in Tallinn and via Teams.

Client feedback:

Strategic Procurement Think Tank: "Although there’s been a lot of information on this topic lately, I really appreciate how clearly and pleasantly Kadri sums it all up. And it’s always valuable to hear from tenderers! As well as from the experiences of other participating contracting authorities."

Amendments to Procurement Contracts: "Being surrounded by like-minded professionals makes our work significantly easier and more meaningful. Having the chance to discuss concrete topics—ones that affect all contracting authorities in one way or another—in a relaxed atmosphere with experts in the field adds enormous value. The discussions lead to vibrant Q&A sessions, and every meeting provides ideas we can take back to our teams and explore further. The most recent topic was amendments to procurement contracts, which is one of the most pressing issues in the contract implementation phase. Sharing practical experiences in this area was extremely helpful. It was also great to review and reflect on recent case law, especially when different judgments raised opposing fundamental views. I'm truly glad Kadri launched this Think Tank format and that we’re able to take part."

Kick-off event: "The idea of bringing contracting authorities together—to learn not only from Kadri but also from one another—was spot on. Two (or more!) heads are better than one! On one hand, it was comforting to hear that others face similar challenges. On the other, it was inspiring to exchange practical tips on how different organisations approach and solve them. I definitely want to continue participating actively in these Think Tanks and recommend them to others as well!"

Participation in the Think Tank is free for the law office’s clients.
In autumn 2024, we also launched a dedicated event series aimed at businesses.

2024/2025 Season

• March 5, 2025 – For Contracting Authorities: The Future of Public Procurement in Estonia and the EU
• November 14, 2024 – For Tenderers: Joint Bids and Cooperation in Public Procurement, incl. Relying on the Capabilities of Other Entities
• October 3, 2024 – For Contracting Authorities: Relying on the Capabilities of Other Entities (Public Procurement Act § 103)

2023/2024 Season

• June 6, 2024 – Procurement Instruments (Framework Agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems)
• March 20, 2024 – Strategic Procurement, incl. Sustainable IT Development (with Tarmo Kiivit, Partner at AS Helmes)
• January 30, 2024 – Amendments to Public Contracts
• October 31, 2023 – Kick-off Event