Details of the successful contractor are generally made public according to public sector requirements and organisational protocols.41

In some circumstances, for example, following a high profile procurement process, the Government may wish to publicly announce the award of a contract. Any public announcement of contract award should not be made until the successful completion of all contract negotiations, a contract has been signed by both parties and all unsuccessful tenderers have been notified.

The public announcement of the award of a contract prior to at least these steps being completed has the potential to undermine the acquiring entity's negotiation position and its legal rights. In exceptional circumstances, where a decision is made that an announcement prior to contract signature is necessary, the announcement should indicate that the award of the contract remains subject to the negotiation of final terms and conditions satisfactory to the acquiring entity.

Details of the successful contractor are generally made public according to public sector requirements and organisational protocols.