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Mari Ann Simovart Tartu Ülikool Our ref. 02.04.2026 No 12.2-1/1500-1 [email protected] Letter of support To Whom It May Concern, The Ministry of Finance, which is the body liable for public procurement policy, guidance and supervision of public and utilities procurement in Estonia, is familiar with the grant application Buy European: security threats hidden in public procurement (reference No PRG3490), to be submitted by professor Mari Ann Simovart of University of Tartu, School of Law, to the Estonian Research Agency for a research grant planned to start in 2027. We consider the topic of the research critical and very relevant. We also confirm our interest to cooperate, where possible, with the research group in reaching stakeholders, disseminating the research results and preparation guidance recommendation. Therefore, the Ministry of Finance's representative may be a member or lead the Advisory Board of the Project. Advisory Board can conduct a review of the Project's activities every 9- 12 months, and provide guidance for future improvement or activities, if necessary. Such guidance can concern the utilization and dissemination of the Project's research results. If requested, the Advisory Board can also provide ad hoc advice for project's activities, research or utilization, or regarding the need for or measure of risk mitigation. Yours sincerely, (signed digitally) Kaur Kajak Deputy Secretary-General for Public Governance Policy Estella Põllu +372 5885 1336 [email protected] Suur-Ameerika 1 / 10122 Tallinn / Estonia / +372 611 3558 / [email protected] www.rahandusministeerium.ee / Reg. code: 70000272