Glossary

Buyers asking the market before they buy.

The formal announcement that a buyer is going to market.

An open list buyers run over several years, and why it suits smaller suppliers.

How framework call-offs and mini-competitions actually work.

Competing again against suppliers already on a framework.

The public record of who won, for how much.

The document that sets out what the buyer wants and how they will score it.

The selection questionnaire, what it screens for, and why the questions repeat.

Most economically advantageous tender, in plain terms.

The scored requirement that catches most first-time bidders out.

The pause between award decision and contract signature.

The rule that transfers staff with the contract.