Suppliers need sufficient time and visibility of tender documentation to develop and price solutions, raise clarifications and respond with high-quality responses to tender documentation. Experience tells us that inadequate timescales and lack of transparency can result in a lack of due diligence, rushed solutions and poor-quality tenders, and may lead to a number of problems downstream in implementation.
Early engagement with the market will help to inform how much time is necessary or appropriate for a specific procurement and this should be reflected in the procurement and project timelines (see chapter 6).
"Ensuring that risks are owned or jointly owned by the party or parties best able to manage and bear them is key to delivering value for money and successful outcomes with the private sector."
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