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[Principle] Open and fair competition [1] 
To ensure competition is open and fair, multiple suppliers should be encouraged to bid to provide goods and services to public sector agencies or for public construction projects. Consistent with the values in the Public Administration Act 2004, potential bidders and tenderers must be treated fairly, consistently and even‑handedly. They should all get the same information, and the procurer should respect the security and confidentiality of competitive information and documentation. When competition is open and fair, market forces are instrumental in achieving value‑for-money.
Procurement Practices in the Health Sector
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