Evaluation
MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender)
The principle of awarding to the best overall value bid — balancing quality and price, not just the lowest cost.
MEAT means contracts are awarded on best value for money, weighing quality, social value and other factors against price, rather than simply picking the cheapest bid.
Under the Procurement Act 2023 the language shifts towards 'Most Advantageous Tender' (MAT), but the idea is the same: quality and wider benefits count, so a strong, well-evidenced quality response is worth real marks.
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