Public Procurement Consulting

Consultancy Services

Our experience is proven by over 1.000 public procurement procedures in which we have participated as a bidder or as a consultant for public or private entities.

As a complex and dynamic field, legislation on public procurement can undergo changes and updates, and for detailed and up-to-date information, it is recommended to consult the official versions of the legal acts and seek specialized advice in the field of public procurement. That is why we come to your aid and offer comprehensive technical, financial, and legal assistance in public procurement, ensuring that all our clients comply with all legal requirements and achieve the best results in the bidding processes.

Our team of experts guides you through all stages of public procurement, including document preparation, evaluation of bids, contract negotiations, and resolution of disputes. We ensure that our clients’ public procurement processes are transparent, compliant, and legally efficient. We have extensive experience in preparing appeals and supporting them before the National Council for Dispute Resolution, as well as in court proceedings.

Economic operators

 

Legal assistance regarding the interpretation and application of public procurement legislation with the aim of establishing the procurement procedures that need to be applied, depending on the specific nature of the works/products/services to be procured and the estimated value of the contracts
Assistance in drafting/reviewing assignment documentation (specifications, data sheets, forms, etc.)
Elaboration of notices of intention, participation and/or award
Developing responses to requests for clarification from potential bidders
Consultancy and assistance for checking the eligibility of bidders
Legal assistance for drafting appeals and submitting them to the National Council for Settlement of Complaints (CNSC) and/or to the courts (Court of Appeal)

Contracting authorities

 

Complete services for registration within the SEAP/SICAP e-procurement platform
Verification of the documents establishing the eligibility of the bidder
Preparing standard documents, technical and financial offers requested for participation in a public procurement procedure as an offeror. Throughout the entire public procurement process, we offer consultancy services starting from the analysis of the tender documents published by the contracting authorities, requesting any necessary clarifications, and ending with the finalization of the procurement process and signing the contract with the winning offeror
Legal assistance for drafting appeals and submitting them to the National Council for Solving Complaints and/or to the courts

The importance of our services comes from the fact that in Romania, public procurement procedures are conducted in accordance with specific legislation and are subject to constraints and challenges.

 It is important to mention that in recent years, efforts have been made to simplify and improve public procurement procedures in Romania, in order to increase transparency, efficiency, and fair competition. However, successfully overcoming these constraints can also be achieved by accessing our company’s services.

 

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Bureaucracy and complexity

Public procurement procedures in Romania are often considered complex and bureaucratic. There are a multitude of documents, forms, and steps that need to be followed, which can make the process more difficult and can lead to delays.

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Duration of the process

Public procurement procedures in Romania can be quite lengthy, which can create difficulties for participants and delay the implementation of projects. This is partly due to rigorous evaluation and selection procedures, as well as potential disputes and litigation.

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Restrictive rules regarding selection criteria

Sometimes the selection criteria imposed by contracting entities can be too restrictive or subjectively interpreted. This can lead to the exclusion of qualified bidders and the limit competition in the bidding process.

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Corruption and lack of transparency

Public tenders may be vulnerable to corruption practices and adverse influences. It can affect fair competition and create an environment in which decisions are influenced by inappropriate factors, to the detriment of the public interest.

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Limited resources and capacities

Both for contracting entities and for participants in tenders, resources and capacities can be limited. This can affect the ability to develop and manage tender documentation, comply with requirements, and deal with the necessary workload.

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Appeals and litigation

Bidding procedures can be subject to challenges and disputes, which can delay the implementation of projects and generate additional costs. Even when these challenges are justified and necessary to ensure transparency and fairness in the process, they can create delays and uncertainties.

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