Public-sector clients face a multitude of rules and regulations when procuring material resources and services. Procurement law aims to ensure that public contracts put public funds to good use.
In line with European law considerations, procurement law also has the task of securing competition and guaranteeing equal opportunities for companies. Potential distortions arising from market activities of the public sector need to be prevented.
Procurement law gives clients a framework for pursuing strategic goals while incorporating sustainability aspects.
We advise clients from the public sector and other sectors on preparing and carrying out procurement procedures. This includes setting the framework of the project, preparing award documents and contracts, and providing ongoing advice throughout the procedure. On request, we can also take care of the documentation required for awarding contracts.
Flick Gocke Schaumburg’s specialists in procurement law aim to ensure that contracting authorities can put their plans into practice quickly and that delays arising from review procedures are minimized.
We advise bidding companies on their participation in award procedures and represent them in asserting their rights – in both reprimand and review proceedings in all instances.
Our services include:
- Advising and assisting public-sector clients and contractors from other sectors in preparing and implementing domestic and Europe-wide procurement procedures
- Structuring and support with complex procurement projects and competitive selection procedures
- Advising on the legally compliant implementation of sustainability aspects
- Reviewing in-house arrangements and public-public cooperation
- Preparing legal opinions on questions under public procurement law
- Representing contracting authorities and bidders before public procurement tribunals and public procurement senates
- Representing clients in asserting or defending secondary claims
