3. Understanding the principle of procedural transparency

3.1 Notion

The principle of transparency corresponds to the idea that the rules governing the consultation must be determined at the time the procedure is launched and made public by the public purchaser. These rules are inviolable during the consultation process.

3.2 Practical implications

This is reflected in the obligation to ensure free competition and impartial procedures at all stages of a consultation procedure:

• clear wording of the consultation...