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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Thresholds

Article L2211-5

Purchasers may only use a partnership contract if the value of the contract exceeds thresholds set by regulation according to the nature and purpose of the contract, the technical and financial capabi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article L2213-5

Partnership contracts may give rise to subsidies and other financial contributions. The terms and payment schedule for these grants and other financial contributions may be adapted to the duration of…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Provisions applicable to the State, its public establishments and unauthorised purchasers

Article L2221-1

For partnership contracts concluded by the State and those of its public establishments, the launch of the partnership contract award procedure by the purchaser is subject to authorisation by the comp…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: Advances and deposits

Article L2232-1

Notwithstanding the provisions of article L. 2213-8, partnership contracts may give rise to payments on account.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter IV: Monitoring and controlling the performance of the partnership contract

Article L2234-1

The holder of the partnership contract draws up an annual report to monitor its performance. This report is sent to the purchaser each year within forty-five days of the anniversary date of the signin…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter V: Compensation in the event of cancellation or termination of the partnership contract

Article L2235-1

…cellation or termination of the contract by the court, following an action by a third party, the holder of the partnership contract may claim compensation for the expenses it has incurred in accordanc…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter I: Definition of the need

Article L2311-1

The provisions of Chapter I of Title I of Book I shall apply.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter II: Contracts awarded without prior publication or competitive tendering

Article L2322-1

The purchaser may award a defence or security contract without prior advertising or competitive tendering in the cases laid down by regulation when, due in particular to the existence of an unsuccessf…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Procedure with negotiation

Article L2324-3

The provisions of article L. 2124-3 apply.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Dematerialisation of communications and exchanges of information

Article L2332-2

Communications and exchanges of information may be carried out electronically.

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