Reg. 65 (PCR 2015)
Reduction of the number of otherwise qualified candidates to be invited to participate
In: Plan > Market strategy and management
Overview
This regulation sets out the rules for contracting authorities on how many suppliers must be invited to tender in restricted procedures, competitive procedures with negotiation, competitive dialogue procedures and innovation partnerships and the methodology for determining this.
Objective at this commercial stage
The number of suppliers invited to participate in the procurement procedure must be sufficient to ensure genuine competition.
Key considerations at this commercial stage
Contracting authorities should:
- consider how the design of procurement, including the minimum number of suppliers to be invited to tender, can promote healthy markets over the short, medium and long term.
Legal framework
See also in the Procurement Act 2023:
- Section 20(4)(a): Competitive tendering procedures
Additional support and guidance
Make sure you:
- read the regulation
- seek legal and commercial advice in the context of specific procurements
