The pre-procurement conference is a forum where all those concerned with the subject for bidding are called to discuss the details of a particular procurement. It is conducted by the BAC to ensure the readiness of the organization in procuring the required services. Items discussed during a pre-procurement conference include the TOR, mode of procurement, procurement timelines, budget availability, approved budget for the contract, bid evaluation procedure, draft contract, and the bidding document as a whole. While this conference is not required for consulting services worth 1 million Philippine pesos (P) and below, BACs are encouraged to conduct one in case there is complexity in the TOR or in any of the arrangements called for bids. The pre-procurement conference should be held before the advertisement or posting of the invitation to bid/request for expression of interest to allow time to prepare amendments to the invitation or the bidding documents.