subreport Campus

What subreport Campus does

subreport Campus, operated by subreport Verlag Schawe GmbH (a company of subreport Holding GmbH), is a German eVergabe (electronic public procurement) platform headquartered in Cologne. Founded nearly a century ago as an information service provider for public contracts, the company has transitioned from a product-based publishing firm to a system-based SaaS provider serving the full public procurement lifecycle. The core offering, subreport ELViS, is a browser-based platform that enables contracting authorities to publish tenders, manage procurement workflows, receive electronic bids, and maintain compliance with German (UVgO, VOL/A, VOB/A) and EU procurement regulations, while giving bidders free access to search and submit on tenders. The platform is augmented by an integrated suite of modules including the Ausschreibungs-Demo (trial workflow), Firmendarstellung (supplier profiles), Lieferantensuche (supplier search), eBeschaffung (eProcurement), XVergabe de Luxe (advanced tendering), the Auftraggeber-Forum (peer community), and the CAMPUS-Wiki knowledge library.

Underlying the product is a browser-based architecture requiring no software installation, with native support for digital signatures, encrypted communications, GAEB file handling, and an OZG interface for EU-wide tender transmission to TED. The platform integrates with the PQ-VOL prequalification database for streamlined supplier onboarding and connects with ClickMeeting (GDPR-compliant webinar delivery) and TeamViewer (remote support). The company is GDPR-compliant and certified to DSGVO and BDSG standards.

The business model is primarily subscription/recurring revenue from contracting authorities (municipalities, utilities, hospitals, public agencies) on quote-based pricing, complemented by paid training seminars (approximately €105 per participant) and free access for bidders to drive network participation. Distribution is direct via a 12-person field sales team, 25 regional email addresses covering all German federal states, and a network of partnerships with trade publications (Behörden Spiegel, Kommune21, eGovernment Computing), industry associations (forum vergabe, DVNW, BITKOM), academic partners (Fraunhofer FOKUS, University of Passau), and the Vergabeberatungsstelle consulting channel. The company is privately held under a holding structure (subreport Holding GmbH), with no external venture or private equity backing, and is led by long-tenured Managing Directors Edda Peters (30+ years) and Christiane Schäffer.

Name

subreport Campus

Legal name

subreport Verlag Schawe GmbH

Website

https://subreportcampus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

subreport Campus is a Cologne-based SaaS platform, operated by subreport Verlag Schawe GmbH, that provides electronic public procurement (eVergabe) software serving German contracting authorities and bidders with subscription-based tendering, supplier search, and procurement compliance tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Procurement Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalog & eProcurement Enablement (Punchout, Item Master) (BPAAAJAI)

Keywords

• Electronic public procurement
• EVergabe platform
• Tender management software
• Supplier search portal
• Public contract publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cologne

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription / Usage Fees (Contracting Authorities): Contracting authorities (public clients such as municipalities, utilities, hospitals) pay for access to the subreport ELViS platform to publish tenders, manage procurement workflows, receive electronic bids, and conduct submissions digitally. The platform reduces administrative burden and enables compliance with eVergabe legal requirements.
2. Training and Seminar Fees: The company offers paid live-online seminars, workshops, and training sessions on electronic procurement (eVergabe), VHB forms, and bid submission. Fees range from €105 per participant (plus VAT) for standard seminars. This generates direct revenue from both public and private sector participants.
3. Tender Publication Fees: Free tender publication for bidders/companies; contracting authorities pay for publishing tenders and using the platform's full suite of tools. Subreport also publishes national notices via regional email addresses across German states (e.g., [email protected] through [email protected]) at no charge for bidders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

subreport Campus operates a web-based electronic public procurement (eVergabe) SaaS platform that allows German contracting authorities to publish tenders, manage the full procurement workflow, receive and evaluate electronic bids, and ensure compliance with UVgO/VOL/A and VOB/A procedures, while bidders/search companies register for free to find and submit bids electronically. The core engine subreport ELViS is delivered browser-based with encryption, digital signatures, GAEB file support, and OZG/TED integration for EU-wide notices, supplemented by supplier search, company profiles, eBeschaffung, XVergabe de Luxe, an Auftraggeber-Forum, and the CAMPUS-Wiki knowledge library.

Product overview

subreport CAMPUS is a comprehensive platform consisting of the core subreport ELViS electronic procurement system plus multiple integrated modules. The platform connects thousands of public contracting authorities with companies, offering tools for the complete procurement lifecycle. Key modules include: the Ausschreibungs-Demo for tender demonstrations, Firmendarstellung for supplier profiles, Lieferantensuche for vendor discovery, eBeschaffung for electronic purchasing, XVergabe de Luxe for advanced tender management, Auftraggeber-Forum for peer exchange, and the CAMPUS-Wiki providing knowledge resources including procurement law references. The PQ-VOL database integration enables prequalified suppliers to automatically transfer their credentials during registration. The system supports compliance with German and EU procurement regulations including UVgO, VOL/A, VOB/A, and facilitates both national and EU-wide public tenders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• subreport ELViS: Electronic procurement (eVergabe) platform for conducting public procurement procedures, supporting bid submission, tender publication, and contract award processes.
• XVergabe de Luxe
• eBeschaffung
• Lieferantensuche
• CAMPUS-Wiki

Products and services

• subreport ELViS (eVergabe platform) Core electronic procurement (eVergabe) SaaS platform enabling German public contracting authorities to publish tenders, manage the full procurement workflow, receive and evaluate encrypted electronic bids, and conduct submissions in compliance with UVgO, VOL/A, and VOB/A procedures. Browser-based, no software installation required; supports digital signatures, GAEB file handling, and OZG/TED transmission for EU-wide notices.
• subreport CAMPUS Overarching competence center platform connecting public contracting authorities with companies, bundling ELViS, supplier search, company profiles, supplier search, eBeschaffung, XVergabe de Luxe, the Auftraggeber-Forum, the CAMPUS-Wiki knowledge library, and PQ-VOL prequalification database integration. Enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, and procurement support services alongside the core eVergabe engine.
• Lieferantensuche (Supplier Search) Supplier search tool allowing contracting authorities to find and identify qualified providers for procurement projects from a database of thousands of vendors, with data export capability to eVergabe tools.
• Firmendarstellung (Company Profile) Supplier/company profile feature enabling businesses to present themselves to contracting authorities searching for vendors in the platform.
• eBeschaffung (eProcurement) Electronic procurement tool integrated with the platform for end-to-end procurement workflow management.
• XVergabe de Luxe Advanced tendering module for enhanced procurement workflows and cross-platform tender management.
• CAMPUS-Wiki Knowledge library within the platform providing procurement forms, CPV codes, EU threshold values, legislation, procurement guidance documents, recent case law, lexicon, and links for public procurement professionals.
• Auftraggeber-Forum Forum for contracting authorities to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices on public procurement.
• PQ-VOL Database Integration Prequalification database integration that allows companies to automatically transfer their prequalification data when registering on subreport CAMPUS, streamlining vendor onboarding.
• Live-Online-Seminare und Schulungen (Training & Webinars) Paid training program offering live-online seminars, introductory training, and on-site workshops for bidders and contracting authorities on eVergabe, VHB forms, ELViS usage, and procurement procedures. Includes 7-day access to recordings, seminar materials, and participation certificates. Standard pricing is €105 per participant plus VAT.
• Regional Tender Publication Service Publication of national tender notices via 25 regional email addresses ([email protected] through [email protected]) covering all German federal states, with EU-wide notices transmitted via OZG interface to TED. Provided free of charge to bidders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flughafen Köln/Bonn reported 182 procurement procedures via subreport ELViS in 2015, achieving a 98%+ digital bid rate; 100% digital bids in IT procurement.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Behörden SpiegelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBehörden Spiegel is Germany's largest independent newspaper for the public sector. It provides editorial coverage of procurement law, best practices, and new products/services in its Beschaffung (Procurement) section. subreport uses this channel to reach public sector decision-makers at municipal, state, and federal levels.
• BITKOM (Bundesverband IT-Mittelstand e.V.)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBITKOM represents over 1,350 IT, telecommunications, and new media companies in Germany, including major global players and 700 SMEs. BITKOM organizes ongoing exchange between industry professionals and provides cooperation platforms. subreport's patron for the INNOVATIONSPREIS-IT is BITMi (BITKOM's Mittelstand arm).
• Charta der VielfaltminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Charta der Vielfalt is a German corporate initiative under the patronage of the Federal Chancellor, promoting diversity and tolerance in the workplace. subreport signed the charter committing to a discrimination-free work environment.
• Deutsche Vergabenetzwerk (DVNW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVNW brings together experts and decision-makers in procurement law and public sector. It provides an exclusive platform for information and knowledge exchange. Topics include procurement law, eGovernment, security, and healthcare.
• eGovernment ComputingminorGTM or Marketing PartnereGovernment Computing is a trade publication for IT-enabled administration. It informs IT decision-makers in government about digital information processing in the public sector and provides an online platform for eGovernment experts.
• Erfolgsfaktor FamilieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA joint initiative of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK). Serves as a central platform for companies interested in or already engaged in family-friendly HR policies.
• ESG e.V. (European Society for eGovernment)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESG e.V. acts as a moderator to bring together public and private sector stakeholders engaged in eGovernment projects. It operates as a forum for information and idea exchange across administrative and economic boundaries.
• forum vergabecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1993, forum vergabe has approximately 500 members from all areas of public procurement (government, business, science, courts, procurement chambers, legal professionals, consultants, trade media). It fosters essential information and experience exchange on national and international public procurement.
• Fraunhofer-Institut FOKUScoreTechnology or IntegrationFraunhofer FOKUS researches and develops demand-oriented solutions for partners from industry, research funding, and public administration, with over 20 years of experience. It serves as a link between academic research and companies/public administration.
• GStB (Gemeindebund/Städtebund Rheinland-Pfalz)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGStB is a municipal umbrella organization representing 2,294 municipalities and cities and 163 Verbandsgemeinden in Rhineland-Palatinate, along with large utility associations and other bodies. It advocates for municipal interests.
• idm (Internationale Gesellschaft für Diversity Management)minorStrategic or Co-development Partneridm is a platform for diversity management bringing together members from business, science, politics, and administration. It raises awareness for diversity and provides competencies, methods, and training. subreport is an active member.
• IHK KölnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHK Köln (Chamber of Industry and Commerce Cologne) is a key driver of economic development in the Cologne region, acting as a critical partner of politics and administration, an independent advocate of the market, and a customer-oriented service provider for businesses.
• Kommune21minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKommune21 is a leading trade magazine for administrative leaders, department heads, and IT decision-makers in the public sector. It provides detailed coverage of IT-enabled administration modernization and ICT in the public sector.
• Netzwerk Elektronischer Geschäftsverkehr (NEG)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNEG is a federal initiative of the German Ministry for Economic Affairs supporting SMEs since 1998 to effectively utilize eBusiness opportunities through 28 regional competence centers offering free information, consulting, and events.
• Universität Passau (Chair for Public Law, eGovernment, eBusiness)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Chair at University of Passau uniquely addresses security law and internet law topics from a public law perspective, covering eGovernment, eBusiness, eHealth, and eProcurement. It provides academic research and expertise relevant to subreport's platform.
• VergabeberatungsstellecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Vergabeberatungsstelle advises public administrations on organizational and procedural issues in public procurement, including introduction of eVergabe, and uses subreport ELViS as the platform for its clients. It has supervised over 1,000 procurement procedures.
• VergabeblogminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVergabeblog provides daily news, in-depth reports, and interviews on public procurement law and practice. It is part of the 'Initiative Wissensaustausch zwischen öffentlichen Auftraggebern' and promotes transparency in public procurement.
• ZENIT e.V. (Zentrum Europäischer Netzwerke für Innovation und Technologie)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZENIT e.V. was founded in 1984 and represents around 200 companies. It supports ZENIT GmbH, improves competitiveness of SMEs, and contributes to job and location security in North Rhine-Westphalia. Awarded subreport the 2012 Innovationspreis.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vergabe.NRW / cosinex NRW: North Rhine-Westphalia's central eVergabe platform operated by cosinex; serves municipalities and public entities in Germany's largest federal state with a comparable procurement workflow product to subreport CAMPUS.
• cosinex (Vergabe24 / Vergabe.NRW): German eVergabe platform operator running state-level portals such as Vergabe.NRW; competes head-to-head with subreport ELViS for German public-sector contracting authorities and offers comparable UVgO/VgV compliance and TED integration.
• Healy Hudson: German vendor specializing in electronic tendering platforms for public sector clients, offering eVergabe solutions with similar UVgO/VgV compliance workflows and bidder/authority tooling to subreport ELViS.
• DTAD (Deutsches Ausschreibungsblatt): German tender information service and eVergabe platform providing public procurement notices and bidding infrastructure to bidders and contracting authorities across Germany, directly overlapping subreport's two-sided marketplace.
• COSOBA: German eVergabe provider offering electronic procurement platforms to public-sector contracting authorities; competes in the same German tendering infrastructure market as subreport ELViS.

Regional players

• TenderNed: Dutch national eTendering platform operated by the government; analogous public-sector e-procurement infrastructure to subreport CAMPUS and a useful benchmark for centralized national procurement portals in Europe.
• Mercell: Nordic-headquartered eTendering platform with growing presence in DACH; operates a comparable public-procurement portal model across multiple European countries, expanding into subreport's German core market.

Broad incumbents

• Ivalua: Enterprise source-to-pay platform with public-sector customers across Europe; competes with subreport at the broader procurement-workflow level rather than the German-regulatory niche.
• SAP Ariba: Broad enterprise procurement and supplier-collaboration suite from SAP with public-sector deployments; offers overlapping eProcurement capabilities as part of a much wider portfolio but lacks subreport's German-regulatory depth.

Others

• Tendersinfo: International public-tender information provider partnered with subreport; supplies cross-border tender data feeds that complement subreport's domestic eVergabe platform rather than directly competing on workflow tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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