Brussels, 17/09/2001 (Agence Europe) - On Monday, the European Commission adopted a directive imposing, from 1 May 2002 onwards, the use of standard forms in contract notices published in the EU's Official Journal. The mandatory use of these forms will improve the quality of published notices, thus favouring openness, efficiency and transparency, and facilitate electronic procurement. The Commission stresses that the use of these forms should make it easier for potential suppliers to use...