Does this mean that exempted utilities under Article 3 never have to hold a tender?

CIPS_Expert 13 February 2013 12:44 2

No they still have to hold a competition unless there is good reason not to and They still have to ensure that selection of awarding of contracts etc are taken on an accountable and fair rationale.

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