Authority Partners — Partnership Pitch (EN)
Partnership Proposal: Basic AS × Authority Partners
From: Alem Bašić, CEO — Basic AS To: Authority Partners Leadership Date: February 2026 Subject: Strategic Partnership for Norwegian Public Sector IT Tenders
The Opportunity
Norway's public sector spends billions annually on IT services through regulated procurement (Doffin/TED). Right now, we're tracking active tenders worth 7M+ NOK from clients like Statnett SF, DFØ, and GKI Grenland — all requiring experienced software development teams.
The problem: These tenders require a Norwegian legal entity, local market knowledge, and the ability to deliver enterprise-grade software with experienced developers.
The solution: Basic AS has the Norwegian presence, tender pipeline, and proven project management. Authority Partners has the engineering talent, enterprise track record, and Microsoft ecosystem expertise. Together, we win contracts neither could alone.
Who We Are
Basic AS (Norway)
- Full-service digital consulting and delivery — part of ALAI Group
- Streamlined operations — efficient project management, QA, delivery processes
- Norwegian entity (AS), based near Oslo
- Active tender pipeline — systematic monitoring of Doffin/TED with scoring methodology
- Tech stack: React, Next.js, Node.js, Python, Java, Azure/AWS/GCP
- Leadership: Alem Bašić (CEO) — Bosnian-Norwegian, fluent in both markets
Authority Partners (Bosnia & Herzegovina / USA)
27+ years of technology consulting and custom software development 300+ consultants across 5 continents Microsoft Azure Partner (Award winner 2018) Tech stack: .NET, C#, Azure, Java, SharePoint, SQL Server Enterprise clients across multiple industries 8x Most Attractive Employer in BiH — proven talent retention HQ: Irvine, California / Sarajevo, BosniaWhy This Partnership Works
| Basic AS Brings | Authority Partners Brings |
|---|---|
| Norwegian legal entity (required for tenders) | 300+ experienced developers ready to deploy |
| Active tender pipeline (Doffin/TED scanning) | 27 years enterprise delivery track record |
| Norwegian market knowledge & language | Microsoft Azure partnership & certification |
| Proven project management & QA methodology | .NET / Azure / SharePoint deep expertise |
| Client relationships in Norway | Proven delivery in regulated industries |
| Competitive pricing through operational efficiency | Scalable team capacity (5-50+ developers) |
First Target: Statnett SF
We have an active tender that's a perfect fit for our combined capabilities:
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | Statnett SF (Norwegian national grid operator, state-owned) |
| Project | New IT solution for governing documents, guidelines and requirements |
| Value | 7,000,000 NOK (excl. VAT) |
| Duration | 3 years + up to 5 renewals (potentially 8 years) |
| Deadline | May 4, 2026 |
| Remote | Yes — no on-site requirement |
| English | Accepted — Norwegian not mandatory |
| CPV | 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development) |
| TED | Notice 36107-2026 |
Proposed Partnership Model
Structure
Basic AS is the prime contractor (Norwegian entity required by procurement law, part of ALAI Group) Authority Partners Inc. (US entity) is the named subcontractor / delivery partner Revenue split negotiated per project (suggested starting point: 60/40 or 70/30 depending on AP team allocation)Basic AS Handles
Tender identification, scoring, and submission Compliance documentation (Norwegian regulatory) Client communication and relationship management Project management and delivery oversight Rigorous QA and validation processes Invoicing and Norwegian MVA/tax complianceAuthority Partners Handles
Software architecture and technical design Development team allocation (senior developers) Code delivery and technical documentation Microsoft ecosystem integration Performance and security testingGovernance
Joint steering committee (monthly) Shared project tracking Dedicated AP team lead per project SLA-based delivery commitmentsLegal & Procurement Structure
Norwegian public procurement follows EU/EEA directives. Since Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a member of the EU, EEA, or the WTO Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), the formal contracting structure matters.
Recommended structure:
Statnett SF → Basic AS (Norway/EEA) → Authority Partners Inc. (USA/GPA) → AP delivery team
This structure ensures full compliance with Norwegian procurement regulations (Anskaffelsesloven) while leveraging AP's Sarajevo-based talent pool.
Note: We recommend that Authority Partners Inc. (US) is the formal subcontractor entity on the tender submission, rather than Authority Partners d.o.o. (BiH).
The Numbers
Conservative (Year 1):
2-3 won tenders Total contract value: 10-20M NOK Multi-year contracts with renewalsGrowth (Year 2+):
Framework agreements with Norwegian public entities Annual pipeline: 20-50M NOK Dedicated AP team of 10-20 for Norwegian marketWhy Now
Norway's public sector is digitizing fast — IT spending at record levels Bosnia has the talent — AP's Sarajevo center has 290+ developers at competitive rates Remote is the norm — Norwegian public sector accepts distributed teams post-COVID Our processes give us a delivery edge — Basic AS operational efficiency means faster, cheaper, higher quality First-mover advantage — few BiH companies have direct Norwegian market access through a local entity We have a live tender NOW — Statnett deadline is May 4, enough time for a quality joint bidProposed Next Steps
Introductory call — 30 min, Alem (Basic AS) + AP leadership Statnett tender review — joint evaluation and go/no-go MoU signing — non-binding partnership framework Joint bid submission — Statnett, deadline May 4, 2026Contact
Alem Bašić Founder & CEO, Basic AS Email: [email protected] Phone: +47 40 47 42 51
*ALAI Holding AS — We build digital. You build business.*
No comments to display
No comments to display