In-house award of concession contracts: Assessment of economic and social adequacy

The Directive 2014/23/EU established the principle of free administration by national, regional and local authorities in conformity with national European Union law. According to principle, can decide how manage works or services ensure a high level quality, safety, affordability, equal opportunity access user rights. This allows an in-house award concession contracts that requires economic assessment adequacy offer benefits chosen management for community. Given complexity assessment, scientific literature address define fairness paper aims approach useful establishing congruity community direct awards companies. conducts systematic legislation review country, Italy. research reviews main Italian following proposed Tranfield et al. (2003), which is one most recognized, tested validated methods used studies. results highlight integrated reporting as well comparing pricing directly awarded. study gives practical contribution public developing guideline companies; furthermore, this supports through framework summarizes legislation.