Decreto-Lei n° 20/2001 de 30 de Janeiro Diário da republica Nr. 25 du 30/01/2001 page 474, I Serie A (idem SG(2001)A/2481 du 27/02/2001)

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 governing the procedures for awarding public contracts and ensuring competition.