QCM

What QCM does

QCM, s.r.o. is a privately held Czech software company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Brno, specializing in the electronicization of public procurement. The company develops and operates a suite of certified cloud-based SaaS tools that cover the full public procurement lifecycle: E-ZAK for end-to-end procurement management by contracting authorities (2,756 public sector clients), PVU / Portál pro vhodné uveřejnění as the most widely used publication portal for procurement notices (13,000+ contracting authorities), Manažer veřejných zakázek for reporting and analytics, e-forms for government digital communication with NIA identity integration, Portál Dodavatele as a centralized supplier portal, and eKomunikace for two-way tender communication. The portfolio is supplemented by Qlex, an AI-powered digital assistant that retrieves and synthesizes information from Czech legislation and case law for procurement professionals.

The business operates three revenue streams: subscription-based software licensing for the core SaaS products, professional services including legal procurement administration (QCM Administrace), and training and conference services operated through the wholly-owned subsidiary QCM Školení, s.r.o. (spun off in 2023). The company serves two primary customer segments: Czech public administration entities (municipalities, regions, ministries, universities) on the contracting authority side, and private sector suppliers on the bidder side. Distribution is primarily direct via an inside sales (telesales) team with bonus-driven compensation, complemented by self-serve product websites, free webinars, and the annual QCM Conference.

QCM reports approximately 50 employees, 15,756 active clients, and 91,638 public procurement bids processed through its systems. The company holds ISO 27001 certification and its core tools are certified per Czech Decrees 260/2016, 168/2016, and 345/2016 Coll., giving it a regulatory moat in the Czech e-procurement market. Operations remain entirely domestic (Czech Republic) with no disclosed external investors or M&A activity.

Name

QCM

Legal name

QCM, s.r.o.

Website

https://qcm.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QCM is a Czech SaaS company providing certified electronic public procurement systems for Czech municipalities, government agencies, and private suppliers, including E-ZAK, the PVU publication portal, a supplier portal, and the Qlex AI legal assistant, with training and legal administration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Procurement Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) Services (BPAEABAA)

Keywords

• Public procurement software
• E-procurement systems
• Tender management software
• Supplier portal platforms
• Government e-forms software

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: QCM generates revenue through licensing fees for their electronic procurement tools including E-ZAK, Portál pro vhodné uveřejnění, and Portál Dodavatele. These tools serve both contracting authorities (public sector) and suppliers (private sector).
2. Training Services: Professional training, workshops and conferences for public procurement participants. Training is provided for both contracting authorities and suppliers, both online and in-person.
3. Administration Services: Legal services and consulting in the field of public procurement, including complete administration of award proceedings and electronic auctions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

QCM (QCM, s.r.o.) develops and operates a suite of certified cloud-based SaaS products for the electronicization of public procurement in the Czech Republic. Its portfolio covers the full procurement lifecycle for contracting authorities (E-ZAK for tender management, PVU for publication, Manažer veřejných zakázek for analytics, e-forms for government-citizen interaction) and for suppliers (Portál Dodavatele for tender discovery and bid submission), supplemented by the Qlex AI legal assistant, eKomunikace messaging module, professional training services, and legal administration services.

Product overview

QCM is a Czech software company (active since 2001) offering a portfolio of interconnected products for the public procurement ecosystem in the Czech Republic. The core platform includes E-ZAK (certified end-to-end procurement management for contracting authorities), PVU/Portál pro vhodné uveřejnění (the most widely used publication portal with 13,000+ users), and Manažer veřejných zakázek (reporting and analytics). These are supplemented by the supplier-facing Portál Dodavatele (centralized tender discovery and bid management), eKomunikace (integrated two-way communication embedded in E-ZAK and PoDo), and e-forms (dynamic form platform for government-citizen digital interaction). Qlex is QCM's AI assistant product covering public procurement law, municipal law, and administrative procedure, available in subscription tiers. QCM also operates QCM Školení (a training sub-brand offering courses and conferences) and QCM Administrace (legal administration services). The company serves over 15,756 clients, 50+ employees, and reports 91,638 public procurement submissions processed through its systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-ZAK: Electronic tool for evidence, management, and control of public procurement processes
• PVU (Portál pro vhodné uveřejnění)
• Qlex
• Manažer veřejných zakázek (MVZ)
• e-forms
• Portál Dodavatele
• eKomunikace
• QCM Školení

Products and services

• E-ZAK Certified electronic tool for recording, managing, and controlling the full lifecycle of public procurement processes. Used by public sector clients including municipalities, universities, and ministries for end-to-end tender management, e-auctions, and supplier communication.
• PVU (Portál pro vhodné uveřejnění) The most widely used certified electronic publication portal for public procurement in the Czech Republic, used by over 13,000 contracting authorities to publish tender notices and fulfill statutory publication obligations.
• Qlex AI-powered digital assistant for public procurement that retrieves and synthesizes information from legislation, case law, and expert commentary. Covers public procurement, municipal law, administrative procedure, public support, and de minimis regimes. Available in Silver, Gold, and Excellent subscription tiers.
• Manažer veřejných zakázek (MVZ) Management and analytics platform providing transparent reporting, analysis, and oversight of public procurement processes across an organization. Enables internal evaluation of procurement efficiency and identification of deficiencies in tendering processes.
• e-forms Dynamic electronic form platform enabling institutions to collect structured data from citizens and clients, with automated routing to internal systems. Supports NIA authentication, electronic signatures, and integration into citizen portals and life-event services.
• Portál Dodavatele Centralized supplier portal aggregating all public procurement opportunities, enabling efficient search, filtering, and notification management. Includes eKomunikace for direct supplier-contracting authority communication and bid submission via E-ZAK integration.
• QCM Školení Specialized training sub-brand operated by QCM Školení, s.r.o., offering courses, workshops, webinars, and conferences for both contracting authorities and suppliers in public procurement, law, and data protection.
• QCM Administrace Legal services and advisory for full public procurement administration, including tender preparation, proceedings management, e-auctions, central procurement, and framework agreements. Conducted by an experienced legal team using E-ZAK.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91,638 public procurement bids submitted through their systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Státní ústav pro kontrolu léčiv (SÚKL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Long-term partnership with SÚKL since 2010, initially creating a web portal, later expanding to intranet solutions and other customer applications. More than 15 years of collaboration, currently implementing new generation of supervisory forms using e-forms platform.
• Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj (MMR)coreTechnology or IntegrationMMR uses e-forms for Portál projektových záměrů (Project Intent Portal) where municipalities can record project intentions with coordination and evaluation capabilities.
• Národní identitní autorita (NIA)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with NIA (National Identity Authority) enabling secure authentication using state-guaranteed identity tools for e-forms solutions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ivalua: Procurement and spend management SaaS platform serving large enterprises and public-sector buyers. Comparable in providing e-procurement workflows with supplier collaboration, though broader in scope than QCM's Czech public-sector focus.
• SAP Ariba: Global incumbent in procurement and sourcing software (part of SAP). Comparable as a full-suite procurement platform serving both buyers and suppliers, though its scale and enterprise focus place it well above QCM's niche.
• Jaggaer: Large procurement SaaS provider offering supplier management, sourcing, and contract lifecycle tools. Comparable in offering an integrated procurement ecosystem but operates at global enterprise scale rather than a single national public-procurement niche.

Regional players

• Vortal: European e-tendering platform connecting public buyers and suppliers, particularly active in Portugal and other EU markets. Comparable as a regional public-procurement SaaS vendor operating across multiple EU countries at a similar SMB/mid-market scale to QCM.
• TenderNed: Dutch national e-procurement platform operated as a public-sector utility. Comparable as a national electronic tendering platform for contracting authorities, but operates as government infrastructure rather than as QCM's private vendor model.
• ProZorro: Ukraine's national e-procurement system; one of the most-deployed public procurement transparency platforms globally. Comparable as a public-sector electronic procurement system, but built and operated as government infrastructure rather than as a private SaaS vendor like QCM.

Others

• Creditinfo: Czech and international business information, credit, and tender data provider. Comparable in operating a Czech data infrastructure serving public and private sector procurement decisions; complements rather than directly competes with QCM's tools.

Direct peers

• Onventis (formerly BravoSolution): European procurement SaaS platform (with roots in BravoSolution) serving mid-market and public-sector buyers. Comparable in offering an integrated sourcing-to-pay suite with European regulatory familiarity analogous to QCM's Czech expertise.
• Bonfire Interactive: Vendor management and public procurement platform used primarily by North American government agencies. Closely comparable in offering an end-to-end tendering, supplier management, and evaluation suite tailored to public-sector buyers.
• Periscope Holdings: Public procurement SaaS provider (Bid Express, Vendor Express) used by US state and local governments. Comparable as an e-procurement platform serving contracting authorities with electronic bidding and supplier compliance workflows.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QCMcz
• Facebookfacebook.com/qcmbrno
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qcm-s.r.o

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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