OJEU or Official Journal of the European Union When the UK left the European Union on 1 January 2021, with it came significant change to public procurement processes. Prior to 2021, the UK, along with all other members of the EU, were required to place public sector contracts which exceeded a defined procurement threshold, into […]
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PQQs – A Guide
What is a PQQ? Simply, PQQ stands for Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and were traditionally used across private and public commissioners. The public sector however, now uses a standard based Selection Questionnaire SQs), which can vary in technical requirement depending on the Buyer and services/products required. PQQs are often used as an initial filter by Buyers when […]
What is an Invitation to Tender (ITT)?
An invitation to tender, or ITT, is a formal document distributed by the buyer which formally invites suppliers to bid for a contract of works (goods or services). It can be known as a call for bids or a request for tender. An ITT is quite simply an offer for a supplier to apply to […]
Framework Agreements – What Are They?
What is a framework agreement? Framework agreements are an agreement between a buyer and one or more organisations which clarifies the key terms (usually quality, price and quantity) governing work which will be awarded during a given time period. If a supplier is successful in gaining acceptance onto a framework agreement they are an approved […]
2021 Guide to A Successful Tender Submission
Writing a successful tender submission is a fine art, but one which, if done effectively can reap significant long-term benefits for your organisation. We’ve written the following guide to support you to write a tender submission that stands out: Preparation is Key to A Successful Tender Submission Research your target client A tender submission that […]
Covid19 A Year On – Impact on Bid Management Best Practice
Bid Management Best Practice – Using the incorrect competitive bidding strategy is akin to trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
The Tender Writing Process
Securing long-term contracts is often achieved through successfully winning a tender process. By submitting a tender, you formally offer to supply work for another company, an offer which they may reject or accept.
Transforming Public Procurement in the UK
With the Transition Period ending on 31 December 2020, the UK has taken action to review potential changes in procurement, an historic opportunity to overhaul our outdated public procurement regime.