The committee notifies its opinion within six months of the date on which the matter is referred to it. This period may be extended by periods of one month, up to a maximum of three months, where this is justified by particular difficulties in examining the case.
The opinion is notified to the purchaser and to the contract holder. It is sent, for information, to the Minister responsible for the economy and, in the case of contracts awarded by local authorities, their groupings or their public establishments, to the Prefect of the department or region in which the purchaser is located.