Pipeline to mobilisation
Tendering Process
Every stage of a competitive procurement, from pipeline notices and selection questionnaires through evaluation, standstill and contract award.
Guides in this hub
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How the Tendering Process Works
UK public tendering runs through a predictable sequence: the buyer publishes a pipeline or tender notice, suppliers pass a selection stage, shortlisted bidders respond to an ITT, submissions are evaluated against published criteria, and the contract is awarded after a standstill period.
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How Tender Evaluation Works
Tenders are evaluated by scoring each quality question against a published marking scheme, moderating those scores to a panel consensus, applying a price formula, then weighting quality and price to identify the most advantageous tender.