The application of post tender negotiation procedure: a public sector procurement perspective in UK

Post Tender Negotiation (PTN) procedure is part of the tendering process in procurement goods and services. The could be triggered if initial activity does not result selection a supplier. This due to lack clear Value for Money (VfM) bidder. PTN sparingly applied UK public sector reasons adduced this are based on ethical considerations. Office Government Procurement (OGP), formerly known as Commerce (OGC) European Union (EU) chief proponents restricting use exceptional cases. premise their argument that buyer unethically tilt her/his actions applying favor certain suppliers. It paper buyers from being deprived procedure’s benefit therefore, restrictions should relaxed. Evidence study suggests offer opportunity further clarifications supplier’s bid. also identifies that, successful, factors ensuring success negotiations including cooperation present.