4  Key areas of concern

4.1  Several key areas of concern emerged during our roundtable discussions, raised in equal measure by both public and private sector contributors. While not all are directly attributable to the introduction and use of Competitive Dialogue, HM Treasury has recognised the importance of addressing these topics.

4.2  Areas of most concern are:

•  The capacity for Competitive Dialogue to secure improved outcomes;

•  The increasing cost of Dialogue;

•  Cancelled or delayed procurements; and

•  Cherry picking and bid convergence.

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