12. Evaluation of Quotes and Tenders

12.1

All quotes and tenders shall be evaluated in accordance with evaluation criteria notified in advance to those submitting quotes/tenders.

12.2

Tenders subject to the EU Rules shall be evaluated in accordance with the EU Rules.

12.3

Save in exceptional circumstances approved in advance by the relevant Service Manager all contracts shall be awarded on the basis of the quote or tender which represents best value for money to the Council and not on the basis of lowest price.

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• Introduction – Purpose of the Contract Standing Orders (CSOs)

• General Principles – Application and Compliance with Contract Standing Orders

• General Principles Applying to All Contracts

• Regulatory context

• Responsibilities of Directors, Service Managers and Responsible Officers

• Scheme of Delegation

• Financial Thresholds and Procedures

• Financial Thresholds and Processes Applying to Approval and Execution of Contracts

• Calculating the Contract Value

• Principles Underlying Tendering Processes and Tender Evaluation

• Submission and Opening of tenders

• Evaluation of Quotes and Tenders

• Waivers

• Extensions to Existing Contracts

• Purchasing Schemes

• Review and Changes to these Contract Standing Orders

• Standard Clauses

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