Reg. 81 (PCR 2015)

Composition of the jury

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Overview

This regulation provides that juries for design contests must be made up of individuals who are independent of participants in the contest. If a professional qualification is required from participants, at least one third of the jury members must have the required professional qualifications.

Objective at this commercial stage

The jury must be independent, and where a professional qualification is required from participants, at least one third of the jury members must have the required qualification.

Key considerations at this commercial stage

Contracting authorities should:

  • when organising a design contest, ensure that the jury is independent and that where a professional qualification is required from participants, at least one third of the jury members have the required qualification.

There is no direct equivalent section in the Procurement Act 2023

Additional support and guidance

Make sure you:

  • read the regulation
  • seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
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