The European Business Services Alliance,of which FoodServiceEurope is a member, supports good contracting practices in the COVID-19 crisis and calls on the European Commission to urgently provide guidance to Member States. In addition, the EBSA urges public and private buyers to award business services contracts also on the basis of quality criteria and not only on price.

The EBSA recognises the immense efforts of European Institutions and Member States to help citizens, workers and businesses in this unprecedented crisis, and trusts that they will continue in a sense of solidarity, with targeted support to those sectors that are most affected by the situation. The EBSA and our members are ready to fulfil our role and support the EU, businesses and citizens in these challenging times.