Prior information notice
A prior information notice (PIN) is a means of giving advance notice of forthcoming procurements; it can also be used as a call for competition.
Ref Guidance for public sector contracting authorities on the procurement of construction works, published by the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate on 21 Dec 2018.
See also: Pre-information notice.
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