Public, institutional & larger-property requests

A better brief.
A fairer comparison.

For facilities teams, nonprofits, public bodies and businesses using a formal buying process. These are planning considerations, not a representation of vendor eligibility.

Make the requirement
clear before the price.

A formal process works best when respondents understand the same boundaries, service requirements and commercial conditions.

01

Publish a site-specific scope

Identify addresses, plans, service areas, priority routes, operating windows and site restrictions. State whether a site visit is required.

02

Define the commercial structure

Set out the service period, pricing form, tax treatment, extra-work approval, payment terms and any accumulation or material allowances.

03

Specify evidence requirements

Identify required insurance, safety documentation, references, reporting and subcontractor disclosures. Review current evidence before accepting a vendor.

04

Make evaluation criteria explicit

State how capability, route fit, service method, records and price will be considered. Low price alone does not describe the work a proposal includes.

05

Respect the buying process

Use your organization’s approved procurement channel, deadlines and conflict-of-interest rules. This website does not replace a required tender process.

A considered next step

Start with the site requirements.

Use the request form to describe the property and include a public procurement reference if relevant. Do not upload confidential tender documents.

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