Contract Strategy

Where it is prudent and cost-effective to do so, the Isos Group will make use of central framework agreements set up by the Office of Government Commerce or appropriate procurement consortia.

Where a requirement cannot be effectively met by the above options the Isos Group will agree a direct contract, most likely as a result of a formal competitive tender process, although this is dependent on the financial value of the requirement.

If the estimated total contract cost of a procurement is expected to be close to, or exceed, the European Union (EU) thresholds, we apply the relevant Public Procurement Regulations.

While individual tendering procedures will be tailored to the specific needs of the contract, there are some general principles which we seek to apply:

• Specifications will focus on the required outputs, not inputs.
• All tenderers will have the same chance and be invited to compete on a level playing field.
• Tenders will be clear and easy to understand.
• Enough tenders will be invited to ensure a reasonable competition whilst avoiding inviting companies just to make up numbers.