The award criteria used for assessing
bids is detailed in the tender
documents.
Tenders should be assessed on the value
for money that is offered to the
Authority – this is, the optimum
balance of whole life costs and
benefits that meets the customer’s
requirements.
Suppliers should be aware of the
importance of complying with the
instructions included in the tender.
There may be a need to fill in
questions or provide further
information, i.e. contact names and
addresses for references, proof of
quality accreditation, proof of
economic and financial standing,
policies on Health &
Safety/Diversity/Sustainability etc.
If information is requested then it is
required for the evaluation stage of
the tender.
