Legal support in public procurement procedures, tendering processes and the performance of public contracts
Public procurement involves specific rules and strict deadlines, applicable to the formation and performance of contracts entered into with public authorities. Companies, tenderers, successful bidders and contracting authorities may face issues relating to public tenders, direct awards, prior consultations, exclusions, awards, guarantees, non-performance or contractual amendments. We assist with the legal analysis of the tender documents, the preparation of clarifications, complaints, administrative challenges and support in disputes relating to the formation or performance of public contracts. Our work seeks to ensure compliance with the applicable rules and to protect the client’s interests at each stage of the procedure.
Areas of intervention
We act in different situations relating to public procurement, tendering processes, awards and contracts entered into with public authorities.
Legal support at all stages
We support the client from the analysis of the procedure through to the submission of complaints, challenges or support in the performance of the public contract
Legal analysis of the tender documents
We review tender notices, specifications, invitations, award criteria, requirements and relevant deadlines.
Preparation of clarifications and submissions
We assist with the drafting of clarification requests, submissions at the prior hearing and responses to communications from the contracting authority.
Administrative complaints and challenges
We act in challenging decisions of exclusion, award or other acts carried out within the procedure.
Monitoring contract performance
We analyse issues relating to contractual performance, amendments, deadlines, penalties, breaches and legal liability.
Frequently Asked Questions
We clarify some of the most frequently asked questions about public procurement, tendering, awards, exclusions and contracts entered into with public bodies.
What is public procurement?
Public procurement refers to the set of procedures through which public bodies procure goods, services, works or other services, following specific rules on transparency, competition and legality.
Can a company challenge exclusion from a public tender?
Yes. Where there are grounds to do so, exclusion may be challenged through the appropriate administrative or legal means. It is important to assess the decision, the grounds relied upon and the applicable deadlines promptly.
What documents should be reviewed before submitting a proposal?
The tender documents, specifications, invitation, award criteria, technical requirements, required documents, deadlines, guarantees, penalties and contract performance conditions should be reviewed.
Is it possible to challenge an award?
Yes. An award decision may be challenged where there are irregularities in the procedure, a breach of the applicable rules, an error in the evaluation of proposals or unequal treatment between tenderers.
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