5.20 Although legal advice may be necessary in circumstances where the specification is changed considerably, normally 'restricted procurement procedure' will apply in situations where the specification is known and detailed.
5.21 Invitations to Tender (ITT) agreed with the Authority should be issued to all shortlisted bidders. In order that bidders can tender quality services that reflect value for money, the ITT should, as a minimum, define:
• the services being tendered
• the contractual arrangements to be applied to the new contract
• the payment mechanism
• requirements for the management of staff transfers
• the commercial opportunities available
• the detailed risk register
• the obligations on the service provider