Protests in Procurement

Protests in procurement refer to formal complaints made by companies or individuals who believe they have been unfairly treated or that the bidding process for a government contract was flawed. This can happen if a bidder feels the evaluation criteria were not applied correctly, or that there was bias in the selection. Protests aim to ensure transparency and fairness in the procurement process. When a protest is filed, it typically leads to a review of the decision, which can result in the re-evaluation of bids or even a cancellation of the contract award.