Tender Compliance
Tender Advertising Period Compliance
Checks that competitive bids were advertised for the minimum required open period.
Why the minimum advertising period protects fair competition
Competitive bids must be advertised for a prescribed minimum open period so that all eligible suppliers have a fair chance to respond, and curtailing that window narrows competition in a way the AGSA treats as irregular. A short advertising period is a classic device to favour a pre-selected bidder. AuditPro Core checks that each competitive bid stayed open for the required minimum so fairness is verified rather than assumed.
The Numbers
AuditPro Core renders this view from your tenant's live, tamper-evident records. The figures below are illustrative sample data.
Competitive Tenders
204
Below Minimum Period
28
14%
Avg Open Days
26
▲ 2
Same-Week Closures
6
Average Advertising Days by Quarter
Tenders With Shortest Advertising
| Tender | Advertised | Closed | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| TND-8210 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-05 | 3 |
| TND-8255 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-24 | 6 |
| TND-8288 | 2026-03-03 | 2026-03-10 | 7 |
| TND-8301 | 2026-03-15 | 2026-03-23 | 8 |
Figures shown are illustrative sample data for demonstration. AuditPro Core renders these views from your own tenant's live, tamper-evident records.
Why an open period exists
The advertising window gives the market time to learn of the opportunity and prepare responsive bids. Adequate exposure is what makes the competition genuine rather than nominal.
Minimum-period requirements
SCM regulation sets a minimum number of days a competitive bid must be advertised, with limited, justified exceptions. Falling short of the minimum without proper authority undermines the process.
Curtailment as a favouritism signal
An unusually short open period, especially one that suits a single ready bidder, is a recognised marker of steering. The advertising dates are objective evidence of how open the process really was.
How AuditPro Core Bridges the Gap
- Period calculation: measures advertised days from publication to closing against the required minimum.
- Exception detection: flags bids advertised below the minimum without authorised justification.
- Exception workflow: routes short-period bids for review of fairness and possible irregularity.
- Traceability to source: links each bid to its publication and closing records.
Key Takeaways
- An adequate open period is what makes competition real, not nominal.
- Below-minimum advertising without authority is irregular.
- A short window suiting one ready bidder is a steering signal.
- Publication and closing dates are objective evidence of openness.
See This on Your Own Data
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