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Understanding Minor Deviations in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

A minor deviation would be declared on a requirement if it does not result in a disadvantage against the procurement entity such as reducing the quality of the required goods , works or service, or violate the rights of other bidders. Minor deviations are a subtle area that requires clear guidelines to ensure fairness and transparency.

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

For more complex procurement requirements, the submission lead-time may be extended to allow bidders adequate time to prepare comprehensive bids. The primary solicitation tool used for full competition is the Standard Bidding Documents for Goods , Works, and Non-Consulting Services for competitive bidding.

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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

Key Functions of Standard Bidding Documents Standard bidding documents serve several critical functions: Instructions for Bidders : They guide potential bidders on how to prepare and submit their bids. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids.

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Better bike lanes in the Philippines: Civic groups won a budget for bike lanes, then followed the money

Open Contracting Partnership

All except one contract (Metro Manila) had multiple bidders. million by having multiple bidders. They check the availability and quality of constructed bike lanes, particularly in major metropolitan areas using OpenStreetMaps regularly updated via crowdsourcing. Competition: A total of 14 unique contractors bid on the projects.

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Smarter collaboration: How Mexico City delivers major projects through inclusive planning

Open Contracting Partnership

It is an efficient and cost-effective way to consult the market, it ensures a level playing field for all bidders, and allows for contradictions and potential issues to be flagged early in the procurement process. Their comments are all published on the site, along with any responses from the procuring entity.

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Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal Meetings: Similarities and Differences

The Procurement ClassRoom

Opportunity for Questions: These meetings provide a platform for prospective bidders or consultants to ask questions and seek clarifications. Minutes of the Meeting: The minutes of both pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings are distributed to all potential bidders or consultants who received the solicitation documents.

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Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

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MUTUAL NIGHTMARE I suppose the bidder’s response would be that as much as the buyer wants to avoid contracting on scope which does not meet their requirements and still less with a supplier who does not meet the scope, the bidder also does not wish to be tied to contractual commitments as part of their bid that they cannot deliver.

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