Part 8: Information and notices: general provision Section 98: Record-keeping
Subsection (1) sets out the obligation on contracting authorities to keep such records as the authority considers are sufficient to explain a material decision made for the purpose of awarding or entering into a public contract.
	Subsection (2) clarifies that a material decision is one which requires the contracting authority to publish or provide a notice, document or other information related to that decision, or decisions which are required to be made under this legislation.
	Subsection (3) requires contracting authorities to keep records of any communication between the authority and a supplier in relation to the award or entry into a public contract which is made before a contract is entered into.
	Subsection (4) sets out the time limits applicable to the obligations in subsections (1) and (3). Records need only be kept until the day on which the contracting authority gives notice of a decision not to award the contract or the end of the period of three years beginning with the day on which the contract is entered into or, if the contract is awarded but not entered into, the day on which it is awarded.
	Subsection (5) excludes defence and security contracts from this obligation.
	Subsection (6) specifies that this amendment does not affect any other legal obligation under which a contracting authority must retain documents or keep records, including for a longer period.