14 May 2026: New versions of the competitive selection templates have been uploaded to the documents list. Following feedback from both buyers and suppliers, the competitive selection request for quote template (used by buyers to communicate requirements on the Basware digital platform) and the competitive selection full service offer template (used by suppliers to respond to a Request for Quote) have been revised to simplify their completion. A review of templates for the award without competition (AWOC) process is underway.
9 February 2026: We recorded a video about supplier and buyer guidance for the ‘end-to-end’ process of uploading an offer and responding to a request for quote (RFQ) on the Digital Platform/Basware, using digital platform competitive selection. You can watch a demonstration of the digital platform on YouTube.
15 January 2026: The digital platform site for award without competition (AWOC) and competitive selection currently hosted by Basware is being replaced by a new version on Friday 16 January 2026. This is to correct some system issues with the version published at launch. Supplier offers will need to be re-uploaded when the new version is available. The changes should improve the platform for all but we do apologise for any inconvenience caused.
28 November 2025: We held a supplier induction webinar. If you missed the event you can watch the video on our YouTube.