You can see a typical procurement process on the centre pages of this guide. At each stage of the tendering procedure there are issues you should consider. We have explained some of these issues below. Some of the advice is obvious, however we have still included it in this guide because it is not always followed. The advertisement In most cases you will have found out about the contract in OJEU, at , on a ‘selling to’ website or from a trade journal. This is likely to be your first stage in the procedure and will give you an opportunity to decide whether the contract is suitable for your business. Contracts listed at .
