The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Construction tenders may include a mandatory site visit where attendance is required in order to bid. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated. Disqualified bids are rejected and do not proceed to the next evaluation stage. Sometimes a bid response requires clarification.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

Having sent out your RFQs (requests for quotations) or ITT (invitations to tender) you have received quotations and bids back. However, we must always consider the fact that there are more aspects to quote and bid on when sourcing from overseas. There is no ultimate right or wrong decision when considering global sourcing.

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Global Sourcing IT Supplier Price 59

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So far, AI has already obtained credible influence in the way public procurement tenders can be drafted and submitted. Over the next few years, many anticipate larger strides, in hopes of a more efficient and smooth procedure for any individual or entity interested in a bidding procedure for a public service or product. IF A, THEN B.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes. Tracker Intelligence is a great tool to help vendors precisely and easily negotiate the complexity of the tendering process.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. Together, these governance measures ensure that public sector buyers uphold the principles of fairness, ethics, and accountability.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. A suggestion is to seek approval for up to a 10% contingency, should the recommended bid award exceed the posted approved value. Determine the Procurement Approach.

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Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Collective agreements offer some predictability, but lump sum tendered bids often must guess the future and buffer to avoid loss. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices. Bidders add money to bids to avoid potential losses.

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Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Let’s take a look at an example that we have been working with: Bid Bonding. Yukon Government has used bid bonding as a risk mitigation tool on many procurements, particularly on construction-related tenders. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Bidding 52

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

On a (trite) humoristic note: a first idea to slow any task down would be to leave its implementation to a cumbersome public tender procedure. Ultimately it might be preferable to perform some tasks in a way which is less efficient, yet also less risky and possibly more ethically acceptable. If so, what is to be done?

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Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Evaluation 59

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Section 865 requires the Secretary of Defense to amend DFARS 215.305 to require DoD agencies to consider affiliate companies’ past performance information, if relevant, when small businesses bid on DoD contracts.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There are gains that you can make here, both for the sake of ethics and to make strides in sustainability in business. Ethical work suggests that you should do this to ensure the most impoverished are the most uplifted. Hopefully, you can move forward with your public sector bids knowing a little more about how these might affect you.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. Complex bid preparation crafting the perfect proposal takes time and expertise. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process?

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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). Post on BC Bid ( [link] ) (or Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) ( [link] ) or send to an approved Vendor list. Here is how I determine the right one.

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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects. Fraud and Corruption Risks Bid rigging, favouritism, and a lack of transparency in processes undermine public confidence and effectiveness.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Including the contract or the form of agreement in the bid document allows bidders to understand the proposed contract and decide if they want to submit a bid. IT and construction are distinct businesses and require separate contracts and bid forms. Sometimes the request is minimal and other times substantial.

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