Timetable
The indicative timetable for the procurement process is as set out below:
Date | Weeks | |
Competitive Dialogue with Bidders | ||
Deadline date for Bidders questions | ||
Solution Submission | ||
Evaluation, Clarification and Fine-Tuning of Solutions | ||
Selection of 2nd Stage Short-List (if appropriate) | ||
Invitation to Submit Refined Solutions (if appropriate) | ||
Completion of Technical and Financial Due Diligence | ||
Submission of Refined Solutions (if appropriate) | ||
Evaluation, Clarification and Fine-Tuning of Refined Solutions (if appropriate) | ||
Competitive Dialogue Closed and Final Tenders Sought | ||
Preferred Bidder and Reserve Selected | ||
Fine-Tuning and Completion of Due Diligence | ||
Contract Award | ||
Service Commencement |
The Local Authority reserves the right to amend the above timetable or extend any time period.
The Local Authority intends to hold competitive dialogue with each Bidder during the Solution preparation period in order to discuss and clarify matters relevant to the [insert name of project] and the Model Contract and to provide information to assist in Bidder's in the preparation of their Solutions. A timetable for the initial competitive dialogue meetings with each Bidder is set out below:
Date | Meeting | Attendees | Venue |
Bidders must confirm in writing the acceptance of the competitive dialogue meeting dates set out in the above table by return.
Requests for any further additional competitive dialogue meetings should be arranged with the Project Director.