The Fulcrum is the independent, non-commercial European portal for tenders and contests in the field of architecture. By increasing the transparency in the market for architecture and promulgating best practice, the Fulcrum intends to lower entry barriers to public contracts, to increase the efficiency and proportionality of public procurement and to stimulate cross-border trade. It aims to promote a healthy European building culture.
The Fulcrum focuses on tenders and contests in the Netherlands and the UK. Other countries can join the Fulcrum initiative, provided that they are represented by an independent, non-commercial legal entity.

The Fulcrum is a joint initiative by