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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

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Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. However, while some of these terms are often labeled as procurement methods, they should be more accurately categorized as solicitation tools. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

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Introduction This article is based on the review of standard bidding documents from several organizations including the World Bank , Millennium Challenge Corporation , the Public Procurement and Concession Commission of the Republic of Liberia , and Public Procurement Authority of Ghana.

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. Why not” asked the VP.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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Texas Minority Owned Business Certification

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This article will guide you through understanding what the certification entails, how to qualify, and the steps involved in getting certified in Texas. The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office, supports minority-owned businesses in public procurement.

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Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

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If I have a procurement that will be seeking a solution from the vendors or suppliers, and I have multiple evaluation criteria, I will use a Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this article is to outline the RFP process. Public Procurement In Canada: Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.