Tendering Process
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Information about the tendering process at Fylde.
The Council usually run two types of tenders - open and restricted.
Under an open tender procedure all suppliers who respond to an advertisement are supplied with tender documentation which they can return as appropriate. This approach is usually followed when purchasing standard items such as goods.
The restricted procedure can best be described as a two stage approach in which the Council invites interested suppliers to undergo a pre-qualification assessment before inviting them to tender. The restricted route is normally used for non-standard or large service requirement where it would not be economic for all parties concerned, if too large a tender field was invited to bid for the work e.g. consultancy contracts.
The tender documents you will receive usually consist of the following:
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Covering Letter
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Instructions to Tenderer - This document details important administrative procedures relating to the tender eg. dates and times, method of tender return, evaluation criteria to be used in the selection of the successful supplier, details of where tender queries should be directed.
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Tender Questionnaire - This document covers basic financial and technical information about your company eg. accounts, insurance levels, etc.
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Specification - This details the Council's requirements and must be read carefully and complied with.
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Contract Conditions - This document gives details of the terms under which the Council wishes to do business. These should be read carefully, since it is our policy to contract only on its terms and conditions of contract.
To provide any suggestions, ideas or request additional information regarding the tender process then please Contact us.
