THE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Laying the Groundwork for Change

The Observational Study is a foundational component of the PROCURE project, providing essential data on healthcare procurement practices across Europe. Involving 148 healthcare organisations—including suppliers, contracting authorities, private procurers, and healthcare institutions—this study captures diverse perspectives of procurement. The findings are summarised in ID Cards for each country, allowing for a comparative analysis that reveals both shared trends and unique national dynamics.

To standardise and effectively organise this data, Resah designed an ID Card template. This tool enabled each Country Leader to classify and structure the data collected, item by item, into a cohesive document. These ID Cards served as working documents for RESAH’s final consolidation process. Each Country Leader submitted a drafted ID Card for their respective country, totalling 10 ID Cards, which collectively provided a comprehensive overview of European healthcare procurement practices.