Projects and programmes should be run in accordance with the Supplier Code of Conduct. This recognises the joint nature of public works delivery and sets out how we achieve constructive and collaborative engagement with suppliers. The Contract Notice and tender documentation should carry a statement to indicate that the procurement will be run in the spirit of the Supplier Code of Conduct.
It is in everyone's interest for projects and programmes to be sufficiently prepared ahead of going to out to tender. Before we do, it is good practice to put in place a final sense check to ask 'Is this project or programme set up for success?'