WEST INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUNITY

OVERVIEW

SPP IN THE WEST INTERMUNICIPAL COMMUNITY

West Intermunicipal Community (Comunidade Intermunicipal do Oeste – OesteCIM) is a public, collective organisation in Portugal, representing the common interests of 12 member municipalities. Its mission is the promotion of sustainable development and improving the quality of life of their members, focusing on innovation and efficiency.

SPP HIGHLIGHTS

  • Joint procurement of LED street lighting releasing potential savings of more than €70 000

338k

Population

22

Employees

2009

Date joined

CONTACT

Helena Santos Pinto

Senior Technician

 

WEBSITE (Portuguese)

 

More information? Email procurement@iclei.org  

IN ACTION

SPP POLICY AND STRATEGY

OesteCIM was founded in 1987 with comprehensive competencies which cover regional development, including project planification and management. It coordinates actions between the municipalities and central government services in different areas promoting economic, social and cultural development.

JOINT PROCUREMENT

OesteCIM coordinated the IEE application for the creation of the Portuguese West Region Energy and Environmental Agency, as well as the Regional Public Procurement Central Unit and contributed to the application process for funding the LED street lighting regional project among 12 municipalities. The procedures developed allow price reductions between 20% and 60%, with potential savings of more than €70,000.

SPP SECTORS

    OesteCIM coordinates actions in the following sectors:

    • Public supply networks
    • Infrastructure
    • Sanitation
    • Waste water treatment and municipal waste
    • Health facilities
    • Educational and vocational training
    • Cultural, sports and leisure facilities
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