Part 2: The Department obtained the contract at a good price
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Bidders expressed some concerns about the procurement process
Bidders expressed some concerns about the procurement process
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The Department's procedure led to the need for three Best and Final Offers
Six companies were invited to bid, but only four bids were received
The Department selected two bids to proceed to the Best and Final Offer stage
The two final bidders thought that the detailed evaluation of bids lacked co-ordination
Bidders had concerns about information supplied by the Department
The Department did not consult trade unions until after the contract was signed