Competitive Dialogue Procedure Sample Clauses

The Competitive Dialogue Procedure is a procurement method used by contracting authorities to negotiate complex contracts where solutions are not readily apparent. In this process, the authority engages in dialogue with selected bidders to develop suitable solutions before inviting final tenders. This approach is particularly useful for projects involving intricate technical, legal, or financial considerations, such as large infrastructure developments. Its core function is to foster innovation and ensure the contracting authority obtains the most effective solution by allowing for detailed discussions and refinement of proposals prior to final selection.
Competitive Dialogue Procedure. This may be used in cases where the open or restricted procedures are not considered appropriate, and Sussex/Surrey Police wishes to award a particularly complex contract. The Force(s) may be aware of their broad needs but does not know in advance what is the best technical, legal, or financial solution for satisfying their needs. Competitive dialogue is a structured process of identifying one or more solutions to meet the needs of Sussex/Surrey Police. It always involves a competitive tender, and the most economically advantageous award criteria must be used. The Chief Executive of the PCC or the CFO of the PCC may decide to use the competitive dialogue procedure in consultation with the PCC. Public notice is required as under 3.5. A pre-qualification questionnaire is normally issued to all those expressing interest. An Invitation to Competitive Dialogue is only issued to those successful after pre-qualification.
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  • Competitive Terms If the Customer is able to obtain from any Sub-Contractor or any other third party more favourable commercial terms with respect to the supply of any materials, equipment, software, goods or services used by the Supplier or the Supplier Personnel in the supply of the Goods and/or Services, then the Customer may: require the Supplier to replace its existing commercial terms with its Sub-Contractor with the more favourable commercial terms obtained by the Customer in respect of the relevant item; or subject to Clause 29.4 (Termination of Sub-Contracts), enter into a direct agreement with that Sub-Contractor or third party in respect of the relevant item. If the Customer exercises the option pursuant to Clause 29.5.1, then the Call Off Contract Charges shall be reduced by an amount that is agreed in accordance with the Variation Procedure. The Customer's right to enter into a direct agreement for the supply of the relevant items is subject to: the Customer making the relevant item available to the Supplier where this is necessary for the Supplier to provide the Goods and/or Services; and any reduction in the Call Off Contract Charges taking into account any unavoidable costs payable by the Supplier in respect of the substituted item, including in respect of any licence fees or early termination charges.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Prior to filing of litigation, the parties may select non-binding mediation as a method of conflict resolution for issues arising out of or relating to this procurement process or any contract resulting from or any contemplated transaction. The parties agree that if non-binding mediation is chosen as a resolution process, the parties must agree to the chosen mediator(s) and that all mediation venue shall be at a location in ▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ County, Texas or agreed by the parties. The parties agree to share equally the cost of the mediation process and venue cost.