E.1.1 General principles

• ITP workshops are intended to raise the level of understanding of the government's requirements for the project and in turn, improve the quality of proposals.

• ITP workshops are not negotiation sessions.

• Responses provided and concepts presented at the workshops will not form part of evaluation.

• There should be equitable and respectful dialogue between parties.

• Open two way communication is critical to a successful ITP process. All representatives should interact positively with the other team.

• An ITP should be conducted within a framework that ensures the principles of probity are adhered to, and in accordance with a project's Probity Plan (see also section E 4 in relation to Probity).