How much competition does a tender for IT services in Denmark face?
A median of 4 bids per procedure; 25% of procedures ended with a single bidder (725 awards with a bid count). National average for Denmark across all sectors: 6.9 bids.
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The market norm in numbers
| Metric | Sector | National average | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bids per procedure (median) | 4 | 6.9 | 725 |
| Procedures with a single bidder | 25% | 14% | 725 |
| Awards to a repeat winner | 25% | 33% | 766 |
| Distinct winners | 433 | 6,374 | 783 |
| Awards to companies from abroad | 22% | 17% | 783 |
| Award relative to estimate (median) | 83% | 86% | 127 |
| Bids from SMEs | 72% | 56% | 248 |
| Bids from abroad | 3% | 12% | 248 |
How to read these numbers
Of 24 sectors in Denmark with a bid count, IT services ranks 12 for competition. A fifth to a third of procedures have one bidder — a bid pays off even without the best price. 25% of awards went to companies that had already won with the same buyer — buyers switch often here.
Other sectors in the same country
- Medical equipment & pharma4 · 2,368
- Construction work4 · 1,318
- Architecture & engineering5 · 1,290
- Cleaning, environment & waste4 · 1,211
- Transport services5 · 1,072
- Financial & insurance services2 · 681
- Transport equipment4 · 596
- Software & IT systems68 · 587
- Business services5 · 506
- Repair & maintenance4 · 487
- Laboratory & optical equipment1 · 402
- Health & social work6 · 315
Frequently asked questions
How many bidders does a tender for IT services in Denmark get?
A median of 4 bids per procedure, measured on 725 awards with a bid count since 2019. 25% of procedures had a single bidder.
How often does the incumbent win in Denmark?
25% of awards in IT services went to a company that had already won with the same buyer.
Do foreign companies stand a chance in Denmark for IT services?
22% of awards went to companies based outside Denmark.
What share of the estimate does the winner get in IT services?
The award came in at a median 83% of the estimated value.
Where the numbers come from
From the documented awards of every portal we read (TED and the national portals), aggregated every night. Bid counts come from the award notices themselves (TED BT-759, PLACSP, OCDS, Hilma, ANAC); incumbency counts whether the winner had won with the same buyer before; abroad means the winner's country differs from the buyer's. Metrics below the minimum sample are not shown.
As of 25/10/2026 · n = 783