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Commissioning & Procurement

Commissioning is ‘the cycle of assessing the needs of people in an area, designing and then securing an appropriate service’. In other words, working out what services are needed and who should deliver them and then paying for them.

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Your Guide to Commissioning & Procurement

Your Guide to Commissioning & Procurement

This guide is for organisations that would like to start delivering public services. It provides information on the historical context, the process of commissioning and procurement and types of tender process. The guide also provides practical advice and tips on completing Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQ) and writing Tender, including a checklist and where to find tender opportunities.

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