Michael McGrath
Ceist:168 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on the use by local authorities of randomly selected contractor sub-panels as part of a framework agreement (details supplied). [34367/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 30 September 2010
Ceisteanna (168)
Freagraí scríofa
The use of random selection to establish a short-list for a public sector tender competition can be appropriate and is permissible under public procurement rules and guidelines, provided that it is conducted on an open and non-discriminatory basis. Public Procurement guidance issued by my Department covers this matter and sets out the circumstances and manner in which such a process may be used by a public contracting authority.