Everything on Pre-Qualification Questionnaires: what they are, how to prepare and how to automate them.
Discover why pre‑qualification questionnaires (PQQs) are critical in UK construction procurement, what they include, and how automation boosts supplier compliance.
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Supplier onboarding & supply chain management in UK construction: how to automate PQQs, manage compliance, avoid expiry risk, and what Mobilize (by Liaison Systems) delivers.
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PAS 91 and the Common Assessment Standard are both widely used pre-qualification frameworks within the UK construction industry. While PAS 91 was historically the standardised pre-qualification questionnaire used during the procurement process, it has now largely been replaced by the Common Assessment Standard. Understanding the difference between the two is essential for contractors, buyers and suppliers navigating compliance, risk management and industry accreditation requirements.
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The pre-qualification stage of procurement, where suppliers demonstrate they have the capability, experience and compliance to deliver, sets the foundation for successful contract outcomes. In the context of facilities management, where services can range from cleaning to HVAC maintenance, access control to landscaping, pre-qualification is particularly critical due to the diversity of suppliers and compliance obligations involved. There’s a strong desire among FM teams to simplify pre-qualification while still maintaining rigour. An overly complicated process wastes time, burdens suppliers and slows procurement cycles. Too light a process and you risk appointing suppliers who lack the capability or compliance you need. This guide explores how public and private sector facilities management teams can streamline their pre-qualification process without reducing quality or control using structured frameworks, best practices, real-world examples and technology support.
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