Business questionnaire
UK government published glossary of procurement terms (FSFree Schools docs) describes business questionnaires in terms of procurement "A questionnaire completed by companies that wish to be considered for a procurement activity or placed on a LA approved supplier list. The purpose is to assess the company’s general suitability in terms of financial and economic standing, technical capability and experience, quality assurance, health and safety procedures, environmental issues and equalities considerations."
See also pre-qualification questionnaire.
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