Usually the least preferred method as it sets aside the rules that ensure there’s competition among the suppliers. Only used under exceptional circumstances.

Useful when a public procuring entity needs to purchase low-value items that are not frequently procured and are not covered in a framework agreement.

The submission of the technical and financial proposals happens in 2 different stages and at completely separate times as opposed to the same time.

A competitive procurement method that limits requests for tenders to suppliers, contractors or service providers already shortlisted by a procuring entity.

For obtaining competitive tenders for services which are creative in nature and which require that part of the services be carried as part of the tender.