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Publican is a software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) company. Our team of legal experts, data scientist and AI engineers is on a mission to transform the future of doing business with the government.
STRENGTHENING AI-POWERED
CONSTRUCTION TENDERING.
At Publican, we believe in transforming
public procurement with cutting-edge
AI while upholding the highest ethical
and security standards. Our approach
combines flexibility, forward-thinking,
and a commitment to delivering real
impact.
MEET THE MINDS BEHIND PUBLICAN
What started as a pioneering legal tech startup has now become a key part of KPD. With a strong foundation in AI, law, and technology, our team continues to innovate and support businesses in navigating public procure-ment with cutting-edge solutions.
JAN DE LEYN
Jan is an experienced and highly specialized public
procurement lawyer. His track record covers advising
and representing large but also small and medium-sized enterprises in the award and implementation of projects in the public sector. Furthermore he has written numerous articles on public procurement law. He is also a regular speaker at different seminars.
DIRK DE HERTOG
Dirk De Hertog has extensive experience as a researcher (PhD KU Leuven), a software engineer (Colruyt) and a data scientist consultant (Dataflow, Keyrus). Most notably, he previously founded Avantopy, a data solutions lab focused on Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning and data engineering. Dirk puts his experience and the entire weight of the tech-
nology developed at Avantopy into the development
and growth of Publican.
BESART ELEZI
Besart is a young and passionate web developer with a love for creativity. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Management: Branding & Advertising (Thomas More) and he completed a Full Stack Web Development training at Becode. In the past he has worked as a Graphic Designer, a Communications Manager, and as an Online Marketeer. Due to these past careers he obtained lots of different and unique skills, which really complement his can-do attitude.
ALINA ASTAPENKO
Alina Astapenko is a dedicated Business Developer
with a background in psychology (Master’s in Work
and Organizational Psychology, VUB) and extensive
experience in SaaS sales and client relations (ex-Flow-
sparks). At Publican, she leverages her expertise to
support companies with innovative AI solutions for
tender management and compliance.
OUR
PHILOSOPHY
At Publican, together with KPD, we aim to make the tender process smarter, faster, and more accessible. By leveraging
AI, we provide clear insights, reduce complexity, and help you make informed decisions with confidence. Our goal is to streamline your workflow, minimize risks,
and maximize opportunities—so you can focus on what truly matters.
LATEST NEWS
Discover the latest updates on AI in public procurement, legal tech advancements, and how Publican—now part of KPD—is shaping the future of tender management. Stay informed and ahead of the curve.
FAQ
PUBLICAN
Publican is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that leverages AI to transform how businesses engage in public procurement. Our platform provides predictive legal analytics, helping companies, contracting authorities, and legal professionals navigate public tenders more effectively.
Publican helps companies assess risks and predict outcomes in public procurement using AI-powered analytics. Our solutions allow:
Corporations to craft stronger bids and reduce rejection risks.
Contracting Authorities to ensure compliance and defend award decisions.
Lawyers & Consultants to streamline legal reviews and improve litigation strategies.
AI-driven insights based on legal precedents.
Real-time risk assessment for tenders.
Automated compliance checks to prevent costly mistakes.
Instant bid protest predictions to support legal strategy.
Yes, Publican is part of KPD and integrates seamlessly with KPD Tendering.
Yes, Publican can be used independently without requiring KPD software.
Yes, Publican specializes in public tender cases but is expanding into environmental law and tax law to provide broader legal AI solutions.
Yes, Publican follows strict security protocols to ensure sensitive legal and procurement data remains confidential.
Publican leverages Machine Learning (ML) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to analyze legal documents, assess risks, and predict bid protest outcomes with high accuracy.
Technique that enables machines / computers to mimic human intelligence.
Subset of Artificial Intelligence that uses statistical methods to enable machines / computers to improve with experience.
A branch of Artificial Intelligence focused on creating new content, such as text, images, or data, by learning patterns from large datasets. Gen AI powers tools that generate human-like responses, simulate scenarios, or produce creative outputs.
Technique that makes it possible for computers to understand human language while still retaining the ability to process data at a much faster rate than humans.
Predictive analytics is the use of data, statistical algorithms and machine learning techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes based on historical data.
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