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What Are Award Criteria?
The published factors a buyer uses to decide which bid wins. They must relate to the contract, be clear and measurable, and be proportionate, with relative importance set out in advance.
What makes an award criterion lawful?
It must relate to the subject matter of the contract, be sufficiently clear, measurable and specific, and be proportionate. Its relative importance must be set out in advance.
What are typical award criteria?
Price or whole-life cost, quality of the proposed solution, delivery approach, social value, environmental performance and the experience of the team delivering the contract.
What is the difference between award criteria and conditions of participation?
Conditions of participation decide whether a supplier can take part. Award criteria decide which tender wins.
