Explain

Explain is an AI tool that aggregates local information to provide territorial intelligence for public procurement. It helps businesses identify opportunities and respond to public contracts more effectively.

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Pricing

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Free tier

API

Skill level

Mixed

About

What is Explain?

Explain is an AI-powered platform designed for businesses engaging with public procurement and infrastructure projects. It aggregates real-time official publications from administrations and local press, translating this data into commercial opportunities. The tool helps users identify projects before they become official tenders, understand local political and budgetary priorities, and analyze past contract attributions. Explain also assists in preparing for meetings by providing insights into public officials' profiles and historical positions. It integrates seamlessly with existing CRM and messaging tools, offering solutions for market prospecting, territorial analysis, and tender response, ensuring users stay ahead in public markets.

Best used for

Ideal for businesses and sales teams who need to proactively identify public market opportunities, understand local political landscapes, and analyze past contract awards. Especially valuable for those in energy, construction, environment, and smart city sectors seeking to optimize their public procurement strategies.

Common actions

identify public market opportunities

analyze local public data

prepare tender responses

monitor competitors

Capabilities

Key features

Real-time official publication aggregation
Local press analysis
Pre-tender project identification
Territorial intelligence
Historical contract attribution analysis
Public official profile insights
CRM integration

Target Audience

small business ownerstartup founder

Integrations

crmmessaging

Pricing & Plans

Likely Not Free

Not publicly disclosed. Check explain.fr for current pricing.

FAQs

What types of official publications does Explain aggregate?

Explain aggregates all official publications from communes, EPCIs, inter-municipal syndicates, prefectures, and MRAe across metropolitan France. This includes documents like meeting minutes, deliberations, urban planning documents, and annual reports published on their websites.

Does Explain include content from both web and print local press editions?

Yes, Explain integrates content from both web and digital paper editions of local press, including regional daily newspapers (PQR) and local economic titles. It reconciles these versions to remove duplicates and provide full article content, often with photos.

How can I add or request new departments or press sources for my Explain account?

To add departments, contact your account manager or info@explain.fr, noting that available departments depend on your contract. For new press sources, reach out to your account manager or info@explain.fr with your suggestions, as Explain's source portfolio evolves.

Does Explain cover all of France, including overseas territories?

Explain currently includes metropolitan France and Corsica. Overseas territories are not yet covered, but this is a subject under consideration for future expansion. The tool focuses on providing comprehensive local intelligence within its current geographical scope.

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