Introduction

5.1  The competitive dialogue procedure involves the following phases in the procurement process:

•  Phase 1: Prequalification

•  Phase 2: The dialogue phase is initiated by issuing an Invitation to Participate in Dialogue (ITPD). This will incorporate a number of stages where Tenderers will provide submissions to the contracting authority for evaluation.

•  Phase 3: The dialogue phase is continued by issuing an Invitation to Submit Detailed Proposals (ISDP)

•  Phase 4: Invitation to Submit Final Tenders (ISFT), and appointment of Preferred Bidder (PB)

•  Phase 5: Full Business Case & Financial Close

5.2  This section of the manual outlines the stages associated with each of the above phases and the information the NHSScotland Body should provide to Participants and the information they should expect back.