This report, prepared for the OFT, analyses the impact of public procurement on competition. It contains an in-depth economic analysis of the relationships between public procurement and competition, and provides a framework for assessing the impact of procurement practices on competition in particular markets. It also develops a screening approach that can help in identifying sectors where further analysis of the impact of procurement practices might be justified. In addition to the main report, there are a number of case studies, and a summary paper covering our approach and findings.
