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What Is a Bidder?
A supplier taking part in a competition by submitting a bid. A bidder holds the rights to feedback and to challenge that come with that status.
What rights does a bidder have?
To be treated equally, to receive the same information as other bidders, to get an assessment summary on above-threshold contracts and to challenge the award if the rules were broken.
What is the difference between a bidder and a supplier?
Supplier is the general term for any organisation that provides goods, services or works. A bidder is a supplier that has submitted a bid in a specific competition.
Can bidders work together?
Yes, as a consortium submitting a joint bid, or by relying on associated persons or subcontractors to meet requirements.
