Appendix 3 - Form of Covering Letter

[Insert name and address]

Dear Sirs

Having examined the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions and other documents made available to us in the Data Room [and on the Collaborative Web] and having satisfied ourselves as to all other matters relevant thereto, we confirm our Solution(s) to enter into a Contract with the Local Authority to provide the services set out in the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions.

We enclose our Solution(s), and confirm that these comprise all of the documents required to be submitted in accordance with the matters set out in the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions.

We confirm that, subject to the following Paragraph, all competitive dialogue remains "Subject to Contract" and that the Local Authority's selection of us as Preferred Bidder will not constitute a binding agreement or Contract between us until a formal written agreement or agreements have been executed.  We agree that the formal agreement shall comprise the finalisation and completion of the Model Contract in the form enclosed with the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions, subject to any amendments that have arisen in subsequent competitive dialogue or fine-tuning, together with the completion of other requisite documentation.  In the event of our selection as Preferred Bidder, we agree to complete all necessary steps and execute all documentation that is agreed as part of the fine-tuning or following submission of our offer.

We confirm that we agree with the Local Authority in legally binding terms to comply with the provisions relating to confidentiality set out in [insert details].

We confirm that in submitting our Solution(s), we have satisfied ourselves as to the accuracy and completeness of the information we require in order to do so (including that contained in the Invitation to Submit Detailed Solutions).