OGP’s tendering process operates in adherence with the requirements of the National Public Procurement Policy Framework. OGP awards contracts based on relevant objective criteria ensuring compliance with the principles of transparency, non-discrimination and equal treatment.
Prior to publishing a tender, OGP conducts detailed market engagement to determine the capabilities of the market, and detailed stakeholder engagement to determine the Public Service Bodies (PSBs) requirements. OGP is obliged to award each tender based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT), as defined in Directive 2014/24/EU (Article 67). MEAT criteria may include qualitative, environmental and/or social aspects, specifically linked to the subject-matter of the public contract in question.
The split between price and the qualitative criteria is specific to each tender. Key factors influencing this split include the procurement regulations, relevant Government policies, marketplace capabilities and the Public Service Bodies requirements.
Each tender is objectively evaluated by a Sourcing Team which is comprised of relevant subject matter experts, representatives for key Public service Bodies and OGP.
The Procurement Regulations require that each tender advertised clearly identifies the Public Service Bodies that are in scope for that tender. Each tender advertised by OGP adheres to that requirement, clearly identifying the non-commercial Public Service Bodies that are in scope for that tender.
