Tips for Success

The tender documents contain full details of our requirements and describe how to complete and return your bid. Follow the steps below to maximize your opportunity to be successful:

• Carefully read the specification, the RFQ/RFT pack and any other documentation attached to the opportunity and be clear about how, when and where to return your bid
• Provide all information requested and supporting evidence; but don’t send us anything we have not asked for.
• Answer all questions clearly and fully
• Don’t leave it until the last minute to submit your bid; if you are having problems, contact us well in advance of the submission deadline.
• If you are unsure, send us a clarification query as instructed in the tender documents
• Sign and date all documentation where instructed
• If you are an existing supplier to Council, don’t assume that we know your capabilities. We can only assess your tender based on what the information you include so tell us how good you are.
• Be innovative and offer us creative solutions which meet our needs, add value to our customers and reduce our costs.

When completing your submission, please:

• Submit your best price
• Clearly state any added value you can bring to the contract
• Provide a detailed response as it is the basis on which the decision to award is made

We require our Contractors or Providers to have the following minimum insurance levels which may differ on a case-by-case basis:

• Public Liability not less than $20million
• Products Liability not less than $20million
• Professional Indemnity not less than $2 million (where relevant) and rising to $5million as applicable

Full details of our requirements will be outlined in the tender documents.