Which of the Following Best Explains Public Procurement 'Negotiated Procedure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains public procurement 'negotiated procedure with or without prior publication'? 

A)  Contracting authorities do not need to publish a prior notice before negotiating with suppliers. 
B)  Contracting authorities cannot negotiate with suppliers. 
C)  Tenders are submitted from suppliers in a sequence according to the suppliers ranking. 
D)  Suppliers negotiate with each other.