Decreto-Lei n° 131/2001 de 24 de abril Diário da republica I Serie A n° 96 de 26 de abril de 2001 page 2337; SG(2001)A/5703 du 17/05/2001

This Portuguese Decree-Law, published in 2001, likely addresses regulations concerning public procurement processes within Portugal. Such laws are crucial for ensuring transparency, fairness, and efficiency in how public funds are spent on goods, services, and works. It affects public bodies, businesses bidding for contracts, and ultimately, taxpayers by aiming to optimize the use of public resources and prevent corruption.