Public Procurement Blog

Practical guides, expert advice and news to effectively respond to public tenders and win more contracts.

Sector-specific 5 min

Public procurement barometer: what the H1 2026 data shows

As of 30 July 2026, 70,178 H1 awards are declared in the DECP data. Median stable at 140,000 EUR, 51% adapted procedures, construction still leading: the half-year in figures.

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Advice 6 min

Public contracts under 90,000 euros: the untapped SME goldmine

36% of public contracts with a declared amount are under 90,000 EUR: 198,885 awards, median 48,713 EUR, 67.3% MAPA. A lightly contested segment, tailor-made for SMEs.

30 Jul 2026Read
Practical guide 12 min

How to write a winning technical proposal for public procurement

The technical proposal often accounts for 50 to 60% of the final score. Here is how to structure, write and personalize it to maximize your chances of winning the contract.

1 Feb 2026Read
Advice 8 min

The 10 mistakes that lose a tender bid (and how to avoid them)

Every year, thousands of SMEs lose public contracts for avoidable reasons. Here are the 10 most common mistakes and how to correct them.

15 Jan 2026Read
Practical guide 10 min

SME: your first tender bid in 7 simple steps

Responding to a tender for the first time can seem daunting. Here is a step-by-step guide.

20 Feb 2026Read
Sector-specific 10 min

Construction technical proposal: the complete guide for building companies

Construction is the leading sector in public procurement. Here are the specifics of a construction technical proposal.

15 Feb 2026Read
Innovation 7 min

AI and public procurement: how artificial intelligence transforms tender responses

AI does not (yet) write your technical proposals for you, but it is radically transforming the way SMEs prepare their responses.

28 Feb 2026Read
Innovation 8 min

French Public Procurement 2025 in Numbers: Values, Competition, SME Rates — DECP Analysis

We analyzed over 87,000 public contracts awarded in 2025 using DECP data. Here are the key figures every SME should know before bidding on a tender.

21 Mar 2026Read
Innovation 7 min

AI and Public Procurement: Where Are We in May 2026?

Halfway through 2026, AI has become a standard among SMEs regularly bidding on public tenders. We analyzed the figures: adoption, ROI, leading sectors, and what concretely changes in daily practices.

15 May 2026Read

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