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EIGE Gender-Responsive Public Procurement: Step-by-Step Toolkit

Last Updated
23 April 2026
Source
European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Case Study Checklist Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 3C. Link equality and human rights to business objectives 3D. Consider equality and human rights in public procurement 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Advanced
Development

Prior Knowledge Required:

Intermediate

Organisation Size:

Large Medium

Sector:

Government Local authorities

Role:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination

Protected Characteristics:

Sex

Resource content

A practical step-by-step toolkit from EIGE for embedding gender equality across the full public procurement cycle — from needs assessment through to contract performance and review. Designed for contracting authorities at national, regional, and local level. Includes tools, checklists, and real-life examples from EU member states at each stage of the procurement process. The only resource in this longlist to address procurement specifically.

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