SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT: ISSUES OF LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the legal basis for procurement for public needs or the functioning of "sustainable public procurement" in the country, taking into account economic, environmental and social aspects".

"Sustainable public procurement" is not only a new trend, but also an urgent need for our state.

In order to review the country's legislation regulating the sphere of public procurement from the point of view of the use of the principles of permanent public procurement, to assess its practical application, as well as to study the possibilities of legislative support of the concept of permanent public procurement in general, the group of authors of the article have analysed the current legislation and made forecasts related to the development of these institutions in the country, taking into account the adopted new draft law. The ways of legislative support necessary for its full-fledged launch are discussed. The successful practices of foreign countries have been thoroughly assessed and evaluated.

Considering that sustainable public procurement is an important means of ensuring environmental security, solving economic and social problems, the authors of the article conclude that its widespread use in the country is an important necessity. However, for this, in the opinion of the authors, it is necessary to approve the specific legislation of the requirements and conditions necessary to take these aspects into account when conducting public procurement. It is of utmost importance that the regulations and other documents adopted within the framework of the draft law are sufficient for the practical application of these aspects of sustainable procurement.

The authors of the article conclude that, given the fact that sustainable public procurement is an important tool for ensuring environmental safety, solving economic and social problems, the wide application of it in the country is a significant necessity. However, for this purpose, according to the authors, a clear legal procedure of requirements and conditions necessary to consider these aspects in public procurement should be approved. It is crucial that the provisions and accompanying documents enacted under the main law are adequate to effectively implement the specified aspects of sustainable public procurement in practice.