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Seven Steps To More Transparent Sourcing

Procureware

Below is an example of public solicitations from the City of Vancouver, Washington. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list. This practice ensures that information is up to date and shifts responsibility to suppliers.

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Roundtable roundup: Best practices for crown corporation procurement

Bonfire

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. Inflation is a real concern for public sector budgets today. We also discussed the strategy of reverse auctions in which suppliers compete to offer the lowest price possible.