How did HSE reach a decision on the preferred bidder?
Since July last year, following an announcement in the Official Journal of the European Union, HSE has been involved in a major procurement exercise to select a provider to operate the new scheme. This has been a fair and open competition. The evaluation of bids was undertaken by an independently chaired HSE Tender Evaluation Board and has involved detailed examination and clarification of proposals together with negotiation to achieve the best outcome for the new gas scheme. Capita was recommended as preferred bidder because it scored more highly in this process.
