Guidance note: Procuring Agencies must consult with the Department of Treasury and Finance on the shortlisting strategy including in relation to the number of Shortlisted Respondents. |
The issue of this Invitation for EOI represents the first stage of the Tender Process.
Respondents' EOIs will be assessed against the Evaluation Criteria for the purpose of shortlisting Respondents to participate in the RFP Phase.
Following EOI evaluation, the State will notify the Shortlisted Respondents selected to participate in the RFP Phase of the Tender Process. The State anticipates it will shortlist [#two or three Respondents / #no more than two Respondents /#no more than three Respondents], based on the quality of the EOIs and the value to the State in maximising competition.
The State also seeks information from Respondents to assist the State in addressing certain key issues in the preparation of the RFP as set out in Section 10.4 (Additional Information).