Subject: Understanding “Cruz Roja Española Licitaciones” Objective: To provide a clear overview of how the Spanish Red Cross manages its contracting processes, the legal framework governing it, and how suppliers can access and bid for these tenders. 1. Introduction The Spanish Red Cross (Cruz Roja Española – CRE) is the Spanish branch of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. As one of the largest humanitarian and social assistance organizations in Spain, it manages thousands of projects annually, ranging from emergency response and healthcare to social inclusion, education, and environmental actions.
| Procedure | Description | Typical Threshold (approx.) | |-----------|-------------|-----------------------------| | | Direct award without competition; only for low-value purchases. | < €15,000 (services/supplies) | | Simplified Open Tender (Licitación Abierta Simplificada) | Open call for bids with simplified documentation. | €15,000 – €60,000 | | Open Tender (Procedimiento Abierto) | Full public competition; any qualified supplier may bid. | > €60,000 (up to EU thresholds) | | Restricted Tender (Procedimiento Restringido) | Pre-selection of candidates invited to bid. | For complex or specialized services. | | Competitive Dialogue | For technically complex contracts (e.g., large IT systems). | Very high value / innovative projects. | cruz roja española licitaciones
Note: Thresholds may vary slightly by region or funding source. The Spanish Red Cross publishes all licitaciones on its official Supplier Portal , not on the Spanish Public Sector Procurement Platform (PLACSP). However, many tenders funded by public administrations are also cross-posted on PLACSP or BOE (Official State Gazette). As one of the largest humanitarian and social
To execute these projects efficiently, CRE must acquire goods (medical supplies, food, vehicles), services (logistics, IT, training), and works (infrastructure rehabilitation, shelter construction). These acquisitions are carried out through formal (tenders). | €15,000 – €60,000 | | Open Tender