The public sector in Sweden has an annual turnover of hundreds of billions of kronor. The regulations (LOU, LUF, etc.) exist to ensure competition and the correct use of taxpayers' money. For authorities and suppliers, the processes are often strictly regulated and associated with significant business values.
At CLX Legal, we offer qualified advice in all phases of procurement. We help you navigate through the regulations so that you can focus on the business and minimize the risks of missteps or appeals. Whether you're a public authority looking to buy or a company looking to win the contract, we are your strategic partner.
For Suppliers
Winning a public contract requires more than a low price. We maximize your chances:
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Bid Review & Quality Assurance: We review your bid before submission to eliminate the risk of rejection due to missed "must-have" requirements.
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Strategic issues: Assistance in formulating questions to the contracting authority during the bidding period to clarify ambiguities or influence requirements.
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Collaborations & Consortia: Advising on the formation of consortia where several companies submit a joint bid, including competition law issues.
For Public Authorities
We assist contracting entities in conducting business that can withstand scrutiny:
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Procurement documents: Development and quality assurance of tender documents, requirement specifications and evaluation models.
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Evaluation & Decision: Support in supplier vetting and tender evaluation to ensure that the award decision is based on objective grounds.
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Complex Projects: Legal project management for technically complex procurement, IT outsourcing and major construction projects.
Appeals & Litigation
When the deal ends up in court, deadlines are short (often only 10 days). We act quickly:
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Court proceedings: Representation as counsel in Administrative Court and the Administrative Court of Appeal in procurement reviews. We represent both suppliers who believe they have been wrongly treated and public authorities who need to defend their procurement.
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Damages & Supervision: Representation in proceedings for damages for breach of LOU and defense in supervision cases and procurement fines initiated by the Swedish Competition Authority.
Contract Management & Confidentiality
The legal work does not end when the contract is signed. We support you throughout the contract period:
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Contract modifications: Assessing what changes can legally be made to an existing contract without requiring a new procurement (under the modification provisions of the LOU).
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**Publicity & Confidentiality: handling requests for disclosure of tender documents, confidentiality reviews and protection of business secrets.
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Security protection: Advice on security protected procurement (SUA) when the purchase concerns national security or security-sensitive activities.
Want to strengthen your chances in your next procurement?
We help you identify risks and ensure compliance. By quality assuring the bid, we maximize your chances of winning the deal. We assist tenderers and authorities digitally, or via meetings in Jönköping, Gothenburg, Borås, Växjö, Linköping and Skövde.
**Contact us for an initial discussion on how we can support you