BV Partners Law Firm’s lawyers with public procurement qualifications provide reliable and up-to-date legal support to tenderers and contracting authorities alike. In the complex regulatory environment of public procurement procedures, accurate documentation completed on time, professional compliance with the applicable requirements, and the handling of legal disputes are of particular importance - in these areas we offer targeted legal support based on experience.

Comprehensive public procurement advice on both sides

The participants in the public procurement process - tenderers and contracting authorities - require different legal support. With knowledge of these differences, BV Partners provides tailored services that facilitate successful participation and lawful conduct during public procurement procedures.

Our services in detail

Support for tenderers - preparation of bids and handling of requests for clarification or completion

For tenderers, one of the most important steps is the preparation of the public procurement bid. Our office provides legal support in:

• the full preparation of bid documentation in a formally and substantively appropriate manner;
• the handling of calls for completion or clarification, and the preparation of quick and legally correct responses;
• the interpretation of suitability requirements and exclusion grounds, and the certification of compliance.

The purpose of these services is to ensure the submission of a valid bid and to increase the tenderers’ chances in the procedures.

Advice on the use of the EKR system

The electronic conduct of public procurement procedures now takes place on the EKR platform. BV Partners supports its clients in the use of the system:

• we assist with registration and rights management;
• we provide advice on the correct method of electronic document upload, authentication, and timestamping;
• we verify whether the submitted documentation is formally compliant as well.

In our experience, formal errors in the procedure often lead to invalidity - we help reduce this risk.

Legal support for contracting authorities

For contracting authorities - in particular municipalities, state institutions, and public service providers - we undertake:

• the preparation of documents initiating the public procurement procedure (notice, procurement documentation);
• advice related to the conduct of the procedure and the examination of the lawfulness of decisions;
• the preparation of contractual documentation and legal documents required for the announcement of the result.

Our aim is to ensure regular, transparent, and lawful public procurement procedures.

Preparation and review of public procurement regulations

In the interest of internal operational compliance, we prepare regulations for organisations subject to public procurement obligations, which precisely record the statutory framework, procedural steps, and areas of responsibility. We review and update these as necessary in the light of changes in legislation.

Representation in review procedures

During public procurement procedures, objections and appeals frequently arise. Our office provides legal representation before the Public Procurement Arbitration Board, as well as in judicial review procedures. We have experience both in the protection of tenderers’ rights and in the defence of the lawful decisions of contracting authorities.

If you wish to participate in a public procurement procedure as a tenderer, or if you would like to conduct the procedure lawfully as a contracting authority, feel free to concact BV Partners. We help you navigate the regulatory framework and support you in successful participation or conduct of the procedure.