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FEBRUARY 24, 2023

While the theoretical expectation could be that the public buyer would opt for a competitive dialogue or innovation partnership, as procedures targeted at this type of procurement, evidence of EU level practice shows that public buyers have a strong preference for competitive procedures with negotiations.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

Framework providers should monitor and record the value of call off contracts awarded under the framework. Also, determine whether there is scope to negotiate the call off terms and conditions. For example, the guidance note on Frameworks expressly permits directly awarding based on supplier rotation or highest rank.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Framework Agreement Supplier 52

VWV

JANUARY 4, 2021

As from 1 January 2021 the guidance on evaluating social value and the recommendation, at least for central government and non-department public bodies, to include a weighting of 10% for social value award criteria also comes into force. State aid has been one of the well-publicised sticking points of the trade negotiations.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Award Criteria Tender 40