Our external specialist attorneys with profiles in public procurement law advise contracting authorities and bidders based on the GWB, the VgV, the VOB/A, the UVgO, and the SektVO—from threshold value assessments to drafting legally compliant procurement documents to representing clients before procurement tribunals and higher regional courts. They draft procurement notes, review eligibility and award criteria for potential legal challenges, and guide negotiated procedures and competitive dialogs with the necessary procedural certainty. For bidders, our profiles handle objection management, draft requests for review, and secure the right to inspect case files pursuant to Section 165 of the GWB.
Companies and government agencies turn to our profiles when an ongoing procurement procedure comes under pressure due to a bidder’s objection, when a major public-sector project or IT project must be submitted as a request for proposal for the first time at the EU level, or when an internal procurement team reaches its limits in complex sector-specific or concession procurement. The sooner public procurement expertise is brought in, the lower the risk of the procedure being annulled or of a costly review proceeding.
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Our profiles help you ensure that your procedures, decisions, and documentation are robust enough to withstand the scrutiny of an audit.
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You’ll receive a legal second opinion at short notice regarding the type of procedure, criteria, deadlines, and documentation requirements. This helps you reduce the risk of objections and appeals before they become costly. This is particularly effective for ongoing procedures under time pressure.
Our experts support you from the needs assessment through to the award decision. You’ll receive legally compliant documents, clear communication with bidders, and robust evaluation documentation. This ensures transparency for stakeholders and review bodies.
When objections are filed or a review proceeding looms, a clear strategy and swift, precise arguments are essential. Our profiles coordinate deadlines, briefs, and coordination with the functional area and the contracting authority. This ensures your procurement project remains operational.
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We determine which side of the process you are on—the contracting authority or the bidder—which type of procedure and which legal framework (GWB, VOB/A, UVgO, SektVO) applies, and which specific deadlines or escalation stages are already in progress. Based on this, we work with you to define the level of specialization and process experience required for the profile.
We match your role specification with our vetted profiles of external attorneys specializing in public procurement law and specifically select those who have a proven track record of working on comparable cases. We will present suitable candidates to you within 24–36 hours.
For us, it’s not just the title of “specialist attorney” that matters, but whether the attorney’s profile actually provides legal certainty in your specific case—whether through robust procurement documentation, a successfully defended complaint, or a successful review proceeding. We hold every recommendation to this standard.
Attorney specializing in public procurement law with a focus on EU-wide IT and framework contract awards. Areas of expertise: request for proposals and criteria design, evaluation matrices, bidder communication and objection management, documentation/award notice.
Certified attorney specializing in public procurement law, with a focus on review proceedings and litigation before the Public Procurement Tribunal and the Higher Regional Court. Areas of expertise: strategy and briefs, deadline and case file management, defense of evaluation decisions, standstill period and award management.
Certified attorney specializing in public procurement law, with a focus on construction and planning contracts, as well as lot formation and eligibility reviews. Areas of expertise: VOB/A and EU procedures, eligibility and exclusion reviews, evaluation documentation, and change management in compliance with public procurement law.
Attorney specializing in public procurement law with a focus on compliance, transparency, and audit-proof procurement processes. Areas of expertise: process and role models, checklists and decision templates, training for contracting authorities, and quality reviews of procurement files.
You’ll typically receive an initial selection of suitable profiles within 24–36 hours. To do this, we match your needs with the type of proceeding, industry, risk of dispute or complaint, and desired level of involvement (review vs. end-to-end). You will then receive profiles with clear availability information and relevant sample documents (e.g., document review, objection management, post-award review).
A specialist attorney in public procurement law provides legal counsel to public clients and companies on procurement projects in accordance with the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB), the Public Procurement Ordinance (VgV), and sector- and threshold-specific regulations. They structure the procurement process, review tender documents, oversee communication with bidders, and assist with evaluation, award, and documentation. In addition, they represent clients in objection and review proceedings and safeguard decisions against challenges.
You need external procurement law support when the process is complex (EU threshold, framework agreement, innovative services, negotiated procedure) or when time pressure and high economic stakes converge. Typical indicators include uncertainty regarding eligibility and award criteria, frequent questions from bidders, impending complaints, or documentation that could be challenged. Expertise is also crucial when making changes after the award to avoid invalid contract amendments.
Key requirements include confident application of the German Act Against Restraints of Competition (GWB) and the Public Procurement Regulation (VgV), as well as relevant case law; experience with evaluation methodologies; and robust documentation (procurement notes, evaluation records). In terms of tools, these include structured file management and collaboration (e.g., DMS/SharePoint), as well as proficiency with e-procurement platforms and deadline management. The title of specialist attorney in public procurement law, along with demonstrable experience in objection and review proceedings, is considered a mark of quality.
A general legal advisor in public commercial law often covers multiple areas of law and provides broad support, such as in administrative law, state aid, or regulatory matters. A lawyer specializing in public procurement law focuses on the specific procedures of procurement processes, the procedural logic of objections and review proceedings, and the typical errors found in documents, evaluations, and documentation. This specialization is crucial when you need to quickly identify vulnerabilities and resolve them in a manner that will stand up in court.
Typical deliverables include document reviews with specific redline edits, legally sound wording for eligibility and award criteria, and a consistent evaluation matrix. In addition, they draft and review procurement notices, evaluation and documentation templates, and guidelines for bidder communication and responding to objections. In the event of disputes, the specialist attorney prepares pleadings, timelines, and a litigation strategy for the Public Procurement Tribunal and the Higher Regional Court (OLG).
The daily rate for our profiles ranges from €700 to €1,100. The specific costs depend on whether you need one-off reviews (e.g., criteria checks) or comprehensive procedural support, including responses to objections and post-award reviews. Transparency is ensured when task packages, stakeholder involvement, and deadlines are established early on.
