Публічні закупівлі в Україні та ЄС: гармонізація стандартів

The article explores the process of harmonizing Ukraine’s national public procurement legislation with the legal norms of the European Union, as stipulated by the EU–Ukraine Association Agreement. Particular attention is paid to the comparative analysis of the Ukrainian public procurement model and the EU Directives, especially Directive 2014/24/EU. The author identifies the core principles of the European procurement framework – openness, transparency, equal access, competition, cost-efficiency, and consideration of social and environmental criteria – and traces the extent to which these principles have been incorporated into Ukrainian law. Special emphasis is placed on the electronic system Prozorro as a technical and institutional tool for implementing the principles of integrity and openness. The article assesses Prozorro’s compliance with EU standards in terms of information accessibility, equal participation, complaint mechanisms, and decision-making transparency. The analysis highlights positive reform achievements such as the introduction of electronic auctions, framework agreements, open data, and enhanced competition. At the same time, the article underscores existing challenges, including the institutional weakness of certain contracting authorities, insufficient professionalization of procurement officers, and the limited application of environmental, social, and innovation-related criteria in procurement practice. A separate section is devoted to the analysis of Draft Law No. 11520, aimed at modernizing Ukraine’s public procurement system in accordance with European approaches. Key innovations are examined, including the expansion of Prozorro’sfunctionality, stricter liability for violations, implementation of strategic procurement mechanisms, and the use of digital tools for integrity monitoring. The article evaluates the potential impact of this draft law on procedural efficiency, budget transparency, and Ukraine’s alignment with the EU acquis. It outlines the main prospects for implementing the proposed changes and their relevance in the broader context of Ukraine’s gradual European integration. Based on the conducted research, the article presents conclusions regarding the current degree of alignment between Ukraine’s legal framework and the EU acquis. It also identifies promising directions for improving regulatory provisions, procurement practices, and the development of the electronic system. The study emphasizes the need for further procedural adaptation, expanded professional training for procurement specialists, improved monitoring mechanisms, and stronger enforcement of fair competition principles in the context of digital transformation and Ukraine’s European integration trajectory.