Public Procurement Bureau (БЈН) — North Macedonia
The Public Procurement Bureau (БЈН) is the central administrative body within North Macedonia’s Ministry of Finance, responsible for coordinating, monitoring and supporting the national public procurement system.
What it does
The Bureau for Public Procurement (БЈН) is a state administration body within the Ministry of Finance that coordinates and monitors the public procurement system. It maintains the legal framework, issues instructions and guidance, and publishes model tender documents, technical specifications and contract templates on its website.
Distinction from operational systems
БЈН is an administrative and supervisory authority, distinct from operational systems such as ESJN (the electronic procurement platform). The Bureau’s role covers policy, oversight, training and dissemination of official materials rather than executing electronic procurement transactions.
Practical consequence for a supplier
For suppliers this means БЈН provides authoritative guidance: it publishes user manuals and FAQs, organises education (including a written exam and certificates), and offers model documents and support resources available on its website.
Sources
Reviewed: October 27, 2026
Related terms
ESJN — Electronic System for Public Procurement (North Macedonia)
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