This event will help suppliers understand the PQQ process and avoid the pitfalls it creates when shortlisting for public sector tenders

Most public sector bodies use the selective procedures of the Public Contracts Regulations – restricted, negotiated and competitive dialogue. These allow potential suppliers to be shortlisted against pre-published criteria. The process most commonly used is to issue a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ).

The PQQ seeks to identify the attributes in tenderers that most closely match the specification, so that the contract resulting from the tender can demonstrate best value. Not understanding the role of the PQQ and failing to appreciate the importance of providing all the information that it seeks will lead to elimination from the tender process at an early stage, with no opportunity given to make a formal bid.

The pre-qualification process is in reality more critical than most organisations appreciate.

Mistakes and omissions at this time will result in organisations being excluded from the opportunity to tender.

This event is designed to provide suppliers with an insight into the processes and methodologies used by the public sector in formulating and evaluating pre-qualification questionnaires.

Among the many areas addressed will be added value, open book accounting, sustainability and environmental issues, and performance and monitoring.

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in preparing tenders for public sector contracts, especially those who have a direct involvement in composing Expressions of Interest, Pre-Qualification Questionnaires and Tender Submissions, should attend this event.

Also, anyone who supervises the tendering process will gain an in-depth understanding of what their staff need to know to achieve shortlisting.

This seminar is also designed to provide an insight into PQQs for suppliers new to the public contracting process