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Original Rule Text
Rule 206 Any circumstances which are not covered in Rule 198 to Rule 205 for procurement of non-consulting services, the procuring entity may refer Rule 142 to Rule 176 pertaining to procurement of goods and not to the procurement of consulting services. of Finance (MoF) OM No. F.1/3/2024-PPD dated 10.07.2024 48Amended vide Department of Expenditure (DoE), Ministry of Finance (MoF) OM No. F.1/3/2024-PPD dated 10.07.2024
What This Means
This rule provides clear instructions for government departments when they need to buy 'non-consulting services' but face a unique situation. Non-consulting services are tasks like security, cleaning, maintenance, or event management – essentially, services that don't primarily involve getting expert advice or intellectual input. If the specific details of procuring these services aren't fully covered by the primary rules (Rules 198 to 205), then this rule tells you what to do next.
In such cases, the government department responsible for buying the service should look for guidance in the rules that apply to buying 'goods.' Goods are physical items like office supplies, furniture, or equipment. It's crucial to understand that you should absolutely not refer to the rules meant for buying 'consulting services,' which involve hiring experts for advice or specialized knowledge. This ensures that even in unusual circumstances, the process for acquiring non-consulting services remains appropriate and follows the correct financial guidelines.
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Key Points
- 1Rule 206 applies specifically to the procurement of non-consulting services.
- 2It acts as a fallback mechanism when specific situations are not covered by Rules 198 to 205.
- 3Procuring entities must refer to Rules 142 to 176, which govern the procurement of goods, for guidance.
- 4It explicitly prohibits referring to rules for consulting services in these circumstances.
- 5The rule ensures that appropriate procurement procedures are followed for non-consulting services even in undefined scenarios.
Practical Example
The Department of Urban Development needs to hire a specialized agency to conduct a large-scale, one-time survey of public infrastructure, which includes data collection through field visits, photography, and basic mapping, but not analysis or recommendations. This is considered a non-consulting service. The procurement officer, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, reviews Rules 198 to 205 but finds that the specific requirements for managing a large team for geographically dispersed data collection, including vehicle rentals and field equipment, aren't fully detailed within those rules.
Following Rule 206, Mr. Kumar would then consult Rules 142 to 176, which cover the procurement of 'goods,' to adapt procedures for tendering, contract management, and payment terms for this unique data collection service. He would specifically avoid looking at rules for hiring urban planning consultants or policy advisors, as those fall under 'consulting services' and are not relevant to the operational aspects of data gathering. This ensures the department procures the necessary survey services efficiently and correctly, even when the primary rules are silent on specific operational details.
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