A formal notice published by a contracting authority announcing its intention to award a public contract to the successful supplier. Under the UK Procurement Act 2023, a Contract Award Notice must be published before entering into the contract for above-threshold competitive procurements and awards made without competition, and may trigger the optional standstill period. The notice identifies the successful supplier and summarises the procurement outcome.
Contract award notice (CAN)
A Procurement Act 2023 notice announcing the intended award to the successful supplier, which may trigger the standstill period.
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