1.7 Section 2 of this note explains how good design adds value and outlines what procurers should bear in mind and look for when producing output specifications. Section 3 looks at the procurement process and identifies criteria that can be used to choose between competing bids. Section 4 covers some other important issues that also need to be borne in mind.
1.8 The note is based on the assumption that the EC procurement competitive negotiated procedure, under which the procuring body may negotiate the terms of the contract with tenderers in detail, can be justified as an appropriate procedure for PFI projects (see Taskforce Technical Note No.2 How to Follow EC Procurement Procedure and Advertise in the OJEC).