What is a Requesting Department?
The requesting department (German: Bedarfsträger) is the specialist department within a contracting authority that has a specific procurement need and reports it to the procurement office. It defines the technical requirements.
Role in the Procurement Process
| Phase | Task |
|---|---|
| Needs assessment | Identification and justification of need |
| Service description | Technical definition of requirements |
| Bid evaluation | Technical assessment of offers |
| Contract management | Monitoring of service delivery |
Interaction with Procurement Office
The requesting department defines what is needed (technical requirements, quality criteria, assessment), while the procurement office handles how it is procured (legal compliance, procedure, formal evaluation).
How Patterno Helps
Patterno supports requesting departments with market research. Our AI platform helps explore the market and find comparable tenders as references for needs definition.