Document toolkit

Our document toolkit includes guidance notes and template documents to help you with the procurement process. The following documents are available:

Choice of procedure decision tool

A decision tool to assist in determining which of the four contract award procedures under the Regulations is likely to be the most appropriate for a procurement. 

Timescale tracker

All the key minimum procurement timescales (and possible reductions) set out in one document.

Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)

A template simple form of PQQ.

Invitation to Tender (ITT)

A template simple form of ITT, suitable for use in the restricted procedure.

Standstill period calculator

Our handy tool takes away the hard work of calculating the end of the standstill period for procurements which are subject to the Remedies Directive.

Award notice

Template letters to the successful bidder(s) for use at the start of the standstill period – one suitable for procurements commenced after 20 December 2009.

Unsuccessful bidder letter

Two forms of the "Alcatel" letter which must be sent at the start of the standstill period to all unsuccessful bidders – one complying with the new requirements for procurements commenced after 20 December 2009.

Frameworks guidance

Detailed guidance on the use of framework agreements, and managing call-offs under a framework.