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Pre Qualification Questionnaire

This term is no longer in use under the Procurement Act 2023 regime (from 24 February 2025). See the current equivalent: Procurement Specific Questionnaire.

Quick answer

PQQ is legacy terminology. Current selection stages use the PSQ and conditions of participation.

Last updated: 18 May 2026

What was a PQQ?

A PQQ screened suppliers before inviting them to tender (restricted-style processes under PCR 2015).

What to use now

Respond to PSQ/SQ stages as described in the CFP or Open Procedure documents. Keep one master evidence library for reuse.

Common questions

What is Pre Qualification Questionnaire?

A Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) was the PCR 2015 supplier selection stage. Under the Procurement Act 2023 buyers use Procurement Specific Questionnaires (PSQ) aligned to conditions of participation.

Is this still current after February 2025?

No. Legacy term.

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