UGAP: How to Become a Supplier and Understand Public Tenders
Discover the rules, procedures, advice and steps to become a UGAP supplier, respond to public tenders and enter the software distribution or consulting market.
Becoming a UGAP Supplier: Complete Guide
UGAP, as a public purchasing center, operates according to specific rules that differentiate it from a private purchasing center. It does not list suppliers through simple membership, but through tenders strictly following the Public Procurement Code. Here's what you need to know if you want to become a UGAP supplier.
UGAP Operating Principles
Unlike a private purchasing center, UGAP does not have members but public clients. These clients have the option, but not the obligation, to purchase through UGAP. Selected suppliers become contract holders after winning tenders regularly published on the "Maximilien" platform.
How to Access Tenders
To follow UGAP tenders, the first step is to create an account on the Maximilien platform. You can then customize your account with keywords and activities to receive specific alerts. Responses are only accepted digitally on this platform. If you don't find tenders matching your products or services, there may be no current needs in this area or your keywords may need adjustment.
Provisional Tender Program
UGAP publishes an annual provisional program viewable here to help you anticipate future contracts. This program is an excellent tool for planning your participation in future tenders.
Registration Procedures for Consulting Services
For non-IT consulting, UGAP mainly works with previously selected companies:
- Organizational Consulting: Eurogroup, Landot & Associates
- Strategy Consulting: Eurogroup, McKinseys
- Financial Consulting: Deloitte
- Real Estate Consulting: Colliers International, BearingPoint, Ginestié Magellan Palley-Vincent, Allez & Associates
Subcontracting in these markets works similarly to IT intellectual services.
Conditions for Entering the Software Distribution Market
UGAP also offers a specific market for software distribution, won by SCC company. The conditions are strict:
- Publishers Only: Only software publishers are eligible, excluding resellers or distributors.
- Additional Services: Services must be tied to license purchases or maintenance-support and cannot be sold separately. They must be presented as fixed prices (no daily billing).
Non-Eligible Services
Certain services are explicitly excluded from the market, such as travel expenses, usage billing, software operation services for the end client, or time-based services.
Conclusion
If you wish to become a UGAP supplier, it's essential to follow these precise guidelines and stay informed about future tenders via the Maximilien platform. The key is ensuring your services meet UGAP's specific requirements and that you can respond to tenders while respecting the imposed rules.
This article should help you better understand the conditions and procedures for joining UGAP as a supplier, whether for consulting or software services. Stay vigilant to regular publications and prepare your offers accordingly.