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What's the difference between a tender and a contract?

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    Can I get feedback if I am not successful?
  2. 2
    How can I confirm my email address for your purchase order PO?
  3. 3
    How do I register with ProContract and supplying the South West?
  4. 4
    How do we pay our suppliers?
  5. 5
    What are the benefits of working with Gloucestershire County Council?
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    What happens if I decide to submit a tender or a quote?
  7. 7
    What is ProContract?
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    What sort of things does the council purchase?
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    What's the difference between a tender and a contract?
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    What's the difference between a tender and a quote?
  4. 11
    Where do I find out what contracts are coming up for tender?
  5. 12
    Who decides who to award a contract to?
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    Why is the tendering process so formal?

The term 'tender' or bid means your company's offer to the Council setting out exactly what you are offering to do and at what price.

A 'Contract' is the legal agreement which details the terms of what has been agreed between you and the Council - who will do what, by when, for what money and how they will be paid etc

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