Following the award of a contract, the acquiring entity should promptly inform all tenderers of the decision. On request, the acquiring entity must provide each unsuccessful tenderer with an explanation why its submission was not successful.40 The successful tenderer(s) may also request a debriefing. In the case of an expression of interest process or an application for inclusion on a multi-use list, unsuccessful tenderers may request written reasons for rejection. It is better practice for acquiring entities to provide feedback as a matter of course. Some entities schedule debriefing sessions and invite tenderers to attend, leaving it to them to participate if they wish.

Following the award of a contract, the acquiring entity should promptly inform all tenderers of the decision.