The difference between consultative bidding and public bidding lies in different concepts and different contents. In addition, the two have different bidding scopes, different technical solutions, different evaluation methods, different numbers of bidders, and different procurement methods. Competitive consultation and public bidding have their respective applicable occasions, and the purchasing unit needs to choose the appropriate procurement method based on the actual situation.

The differences between consultative bidding and public bidding are:

1. Different bidding scopes: Public bidding is usually suitable for goods or services that require clear specifications and quantities, while competitive consultation is suitable for for projects that require more discussion and negotiation.

2. Different technical solutions: Public bidding usually requires bidders to submit technical solutions in accordance with the requirements of the bidding documents, while competitive consultation allows bidders to propose different technical solutions during the negotiation process.

3. Different evaluation methods: Public bidding usually uses bid evaluation, that is, the bidders are evaluated according to the bid evaluation standards and procedures specified in the bidding documents; while competitive consultation uses evaluation, that is, based on the bidding process. Evaluate bidders based on the results of discussions and negotiations.

4. The number of bidders is different: Public bidding generally invites multiple bidders to participate, while competitive consultations generally only invite a few bidders to participate.

5. Different procurement methods: Public bidding usually uses the lowest price to win the bid, while competitive consultation uses the comprehensive evaluation method, that is, comprehensive evaluation takes into account technical solutions, price and other factors to finally determine the winning bidder.

The concept of consultative bidding and public bidding

The competitive consultation procurement method refers to the purchaser and procurement agency forming a competitive consultation group to discuss procurement with qualified suppliers. Negotiate on goods, projects and services. The supplier submits corresponding documents and quotations in accordance with the requirements of the negotiation documents. The purchaser determines the procurement method of the supplier from the list of candidate suppliers proposed after review by the consultation group.

Public bidding means that the purchaser invites all potential unspecified suppliers to participate in the bidding by issuing a bidding announcement in accordance with legal procedures. The purchaser selects from all bidding suppliers through certain predetermined standards. A procurement method that selects the winning suppliers and signs government procurement contracts with them.

To sum up, there are differences between consultative bidding and public bidding in terms of bidding scope, technical solutions, evaluation methods, number of bidders, and procurement methods.

Legal basis:

"Government Procurement Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 26

Government Procurement Adopt the following methods:

(1) Public bidding;

(2) Invitation to bid;

(3) Competitive negotiation;

(4) Single-source procurement;

(5) Inquiry;

(6) Other procurement methods recognized by the government procurement supervision and management department of the State Council.

Public bidding should be used as the main procurement method for government procurement.