The CNMC has dismantled three cartels involved in rigging public contracts for supplying food to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, and military facilities. Seven companies and five executives were fined for anticompetitive practices, totaling 3.1 million euros and 176,100 euros, respectively.

These cartels negatively impact public spending by manipulating procurement processes, exchanging sensitive information, and coordinating bids to secure contracts. Competition law advisors play a crucial role in detecting and preventing such collusive practices in public procurement to ensure fair market competition.

The CNMC advises public administrations on procurement processes and urges contracting bodies to report any potential anticompetitive practices. This enforcement action is part of ongoing investigations into basic food distributors, highlighting the importance of competition advisors collaborating with authorities to uphold fair competition in public food supply markets.

Competition law advisors should be mindful of CNMC's copyright protection on its content, emphasizing the need for businesses to respect these rights when using CNMC materials. Ensuring compliance with copyright regulations is essential to avoid legal issues related to copyright infringement.