The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why Why not” asked the VP. ABC’s was late and deemed non-compliant.

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Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. They allow enterprises to venture into competitive opportunities in the commercial marketplace.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). Team members should include procurement, finance, legal, and subject matter experts. This means selecting the right procurement tool. The latter saves you money.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52