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Resources to help you through the process of becoming a supplier to Dorset Council
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When developing your response, do not copy and paste from a resource without checking the content. Make sure there are no errors.
Do not copy content from a tender let by another local authority without checking that it meets the requirement of the question being asked. Make sure you remove the names of other local authorities in your response.
Do not copy from another organisation's website and submit it as your own response. Avoid blindly copying information from your own website. Take the time to check that the content copied from web pages answers the question.
A consortium, in this context, is a group of economic operators. If you form or join a consortium so you can tender for business with us, you will need to consider the following.
You should state the structure of the consortium within your tender submission. This must include:
You should provide details about the composition of your consortium. This must state which member will be responsible for which elements of the service. For example:
You will need to evidence your proposed consortium arrangements, structure, and operation. This may include, but is not limited to, copies of documents such as joint working agreements and governance arrangements.
We may exclude your tender submission if you fail to provide full supporting evidence. Ensure you have discussed, documented, and agreed on everything you submit with all members of the consortium.
We are unable to provide any specific advice to organisations on setting up consortia. You should seek independent advice on this matter. You may find some helpful information on the following websites:
We are neither responsible for the content of these sites nor for any loss arising from the use of, or reliance on their information.