Part four: Health professions

I.-For the application of this sub-section: 1° The supply and service contracts mentioned in the first paragraph of Article L. 4122-2-1 are defined in accordance with Articles L. 1111-1, L. 1111-3, L. 1111-4 and L. 1111-5 of the French Public Procurement Code; 2° Economic operators, candidates and tenderers are defined respectively i n accordance with Articles L. 1220-1, L. 1220-2 and L. 1220-3 of the French Public Procurement Code; 3°…

The President of the National Council is responsible for awarding contracts. He may delegate this responsibility under the conditions laid down in the internal regulations referred to in article L. 4122-2-2. The report referred to in article L. 4122-2-2 shall include data relating to contracts awarded during the year.

A Contracts Advisory Committee, set up within the National Council, is responsible for issuing an opinion on bids submitted by candidates in accordance with the procedures set out in articles R. 4122-4-15 and R. 4122-4-16. Three, five or seven of its members are appointed in accordance with the procedures set out in the internal regulations. The competent authority referred to in article R. 4122-4-5 may not be a member. Tenders…

The nature and extent of the needs to be met shall be determined before the consultation is launched, taking into account sustainable development objectives in their economic, social and environmental dimensions. The information provided by the national council is sufficiently precise to enable economic operators to make this determination and to decide whether or not to apply to take part in the procedure.