Public procurement represents approximately 20% of Spanish GDP, which highlights the importance of the public and private interests involved in contracts that are announced and awarded daily by the public sector in Spain.
This is a highly complex legal field, regulated by an extensive body of regulations designed to ensure the principles of publicity and transparency in procedures, equal treatment of bidders, and the efficient management of public funds.
However, this same regulatory complexity, combined with the limited resources and training in many public sector entities, often leads to situations where the rights and expectations of bidders are undermined.
Fortunately, our legal system provides efficient mechanisms for bidders to defend themselves against irregular decisions that the Administration may have made, whether in the drafting of the specifications or in the evaluation of the bids. In particular, the special public procurement appeal is characterized by being fast, free, and effective, and is resolved by an independent body, specialized and separate from the contracting authority.
It is essential to remember that filing an appeal against an administrative decision is a basic right of any bidder, which carries no risk of retaliation and is a completely normal part of the administrative process.
However, the technical complexity of public procurement requires, in order to maximize the chances of success in an appeal, a deep knowledge of the applicable regulations (both Spanish and European), relevant case law, and the specific circumstances of each procedure. At Araújo & Benetti, we have a team of highly qualified professionals specialized in public procurement, which positions us as one of the leading firms in Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.
Giulia Benetti and Alejandro Araújo, with over 15 years of experience in this sector, are also university lecturers in this field and have contributed to prestigious publications on public procurement at the national level. This allows us to offer top-tier legal advice to companies and professionals seeking to protect their rights and interests in any public sector procurement process.
If you need specialized advice on public procurement appeals, do not hesitate to contact us.