Subject Matter

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Subject Matter is the essential content of a Procurement process, the good or service being purchased by a buyer[1]. It is the title of a call for tender document.

Under the EU Procurement Directives contracting authorities have a considerable amount of scope in determining the subject matter and their is no standardization.


References

  1. The Procura+ Manual, A Guide to Implementing Sustainable Procurement, 3rd Edition, ICLEI