1tv.ge: Following the decision made by Competition Agency, the number of players on the forensic market has increased significantly
“The decision taken by the Competition Agency on the forensic market has practically changed the structure of the market and improved the competitive environment”, – is mentioned in the 2019 Report of the Agency.
“April 22, 2015 decision of the Agency contributed to increasing the number of economic agents on the relevant market. Prior to the decision, only one accredited entity operated on the market, and for 2018, the number of these entities reached 37. On the relevant market, the demand for labor force increased, which accordingly reflected in a sharp increase in the number of employed on this market,” – mentioned in the Report.
Following the Report, in 2015, 4 March Competition Agency has launched an investigation upon application submitted by “Optimal Group +”. The number of state procuring entities during tenders announced on design/construction/engineering works request submission of conclusion issued only by Levan Samkharauli National Forensics Bureau.
“The investigation process outlined that the debatable tender condition was creating a significant obstacle for various economic agents wishing to enter the market, which could provide the mentioned services. The Agency established that by requesting compliance document issued by one single body during tenders announced for design/construction/engineering works, procuring entities, state government, government of autonomous republic and local self-government bodies infringed the provisions set in article 10 of the law of Georgia on Competition.” – given in the Report.
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