Spain and Canary Islands Sign Cooperation Agreement to Improve Public Procurement

Overview

On November 21, 2025, Spain’s Ministry of Finance and the Canary Islands signed a new cooperation agreement to streamline public procurement processes.

Goals

• Enhance digital collaboration by enabling Canary Islands’ public bodies to use the central Platform of Public Procurement directly.
• Maintain their own profiles and publication responsibilities.
• Increase transparency, efficiency, and integration in government contracting.
• Support the Canary Islands' decision to host their profiles directly on the national platform.

Key Provisions

• The agreement covers the management of the Official Registry of Bidders and Classified Companies.
• Follows the abolition of the regional Contractor Registry in 2018.
• Both sides agree to share costs related to platform modifications and data security.
• Oversight through a joint monitoring committee.
• The agreement’s four-year term allows for renewal, emphasizing ongoing cooperation.

Significance

For residents, especially expats involved in local projects or businesses, this coordination promises more transparent, accessible, and faster public contracting procedures.

• Highlights Spain’s efforts to digitize and unify public services across regions.
• Aims to foster a more efficient government that benefits everyone.