The Invitation to Tender (ITT) document should include comprehensive information for potential suppliers about the requirement being tendered. The content will be specific to each requirement however there are a number of generic documents that you should include in the ITT pack.
Whilst developing the documentation it is likely that the procurement officer will draw information from the developing strategy stage of the Procurement Journey.
If following any of the following procurement procedures:- Restricted, Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, Competitive Dialogue & Innovation Partnership, the ITT will only be sent to those who were successful at the standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ)evaluation stage. However all available procurement documents must be made available online from the date of the contract notice publication in OJEU. Government provide guidance as to the interpretation of “procurement documents”. You should also consult your Head of Procurement and/or Central Procurement team on this matter.
A list of documents that should make up the ITT pack is provided below:
Mandatory Inclusion
Suggested Inclusion
Suggested templates for many of the above mentioned documents are available via the following link: Standard Forms & Documentation
Evaluation criteria
The questions within the ITT must be consistent with the evaluation criteria and weightings published or referenced within the Contract Notice. You should also draft a timetable for the process which must comply, where appropriate, with the minimum timescales detailed in the EU procurement regulations.
Further inclusions for ITT documentation
You may wish to consider the areas below for inclusion within the ITT documentation:
Mini-competition guidance
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