Contractor An organisation or individual who has made a contract to undertake works, – supply goods or provide services. Contract Value The estimated total aggregated monetary value of a contract over its full – duration (not annual). Invitation to Tender An invitation to contractors, suppliers or service providers to bid for the – provision of works, goods or services; also known as an 'ITT'. Market Brief The Market Brief is for information only, and provides an outline of the – requirements for this contract. Method Statement proposals for dealing with aspects of the work which are – Tenderers’ outlined in the specification, and where detailed operational information about the delivery of the contract is required. Negotiated Procedure One of the four key procurement processes allowed under the EU – Directives. It can only be used in very limited circumstances defined by the EU Procurement Directives. OJEU Contract Notice - means the advertisement issued in the Official Journal of the European Union. Open Procedure One of the four key Tendering processes allowed under the EU – Procurement Directives. All potential providers who express an interest in an advertisement in the OJEU are sent an invitation to Tender. Post-Tender Negotiation Discussions with a supplier or suppliers after their offers have – been received, with the aim of achieving clarifications and/or improvements. (Strict guidelines apply to conduct during this process). Potential Provider The person or organisation bidding, or intending to bid, as the sole or – lead provider for the contract. Pre-Qualification Questionnaire A questionnaire completed by organisations that wish to – be considered for a procurement activity or placed on an approved list. The purpose is to assess the general suitability in terms of financial and economic standing, organisation’s technical capability and experience, quality assurance, health and safety procedures, environmental issues and equalities considerations.
Contractor – An organisation or individual who has made a contract to undertake works, supply goods or provide services. Contract Value – The estimated total aggregated monetary value of a contract over its full duration (not annual). Invitation to Tender – An invitation to contractors, suppliers or service providers to bid for the provision of works, goods or services; also known as an 'ITT'. Market Brief – The Market Brief is for information only, and provides an outline of the requirements for this contract. Method Statement – Tenderers’ proposals for dealing with aspects of the work which are outlined in the specification, and where detailed operational information about the delivery of the contract is required. Negotiated Procedure – One of the four key procurement processes allowed under the EU Directives. It can only be used in very limited circumstances defined by the EU Procurement Directives. OJEU Contract Notice - means the advertisement issued in the Official Journal of the European Union. Open Procedure – One of the four key Tendering processes allowed under the EU Procurement Directives. All potential providers who express an interest in an advertisement in the OJEU are sent an invitation to Tender. Post-Tender Negotiation – Discussions with a supplier or suppliers after their offers have been received, with the aim of achieving clarifications and/or improvements. (Strict guidelines apply to conduct during this process). Potential Provider – The person or organisation bidding, or intending to bid, as the sole or lead provider for the contract. Pre-Qualification Questionnaire – A questionnaire completed by organisations that wish to be considered for a procurement activity or placed on an approved list. The purpose is to assess the organisation’s general suitability in terms of financial and economic standing, technical capability and experience, quality assurance, health and safety procedures, environmental issues and equalities considerations.