The majority of the respondents believe that competitive dialogue provides better outcomes compared to alternative procurement procedures in terms of each of the following features:
(Out of a sample of 9 to 10 responses)
■ Meeting the contracting authority's needs (6 positive responses);
■ Design and innovative solutions (9 positive responses);
■ Contract terms (9 positive responses);
■ Value for money (7 positive responses).
This could be the result of a more open communication between the contracting authority and the bidders, combined with the fact that competitive dialogue forces the private sector to come up with solutions while there is still a competitive pressure. In addition, there are good reasons to believe that, if properly implemented, the structure of the procedure itself allows achievement of greater transparency of the procurement process and helps secure a level playing field for all bidders.