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Understanding Standard Bidding Documents in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

These documents communicate the intent of the procurement entity to enter into contracts with suppliers, contractors, or consultants for the provision of goods , services , or works. Quality Requirements : They describe the quality and specifications of the goods , services , or works required.

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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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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. A RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) chart is an effective project governance tool so that team members understand their responsibilities and to ensure accountability throughout the procurement process.

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What is a RFP?

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The primary goal of issuing an RFP is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified vendors, service providers, or contractors. Here are some examples of entities that commonly use RFPs: Government Agencies: Government agencies use RFPs as a formalized method to procure goods, services, or projects.

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Top 10 Foundational Steps To Building A Strong Procurement Strategy

The Procurement School

Author: Liz Busch Do you feel that your organization may not be strategically procuring the goods, services and construction it needs? We invite you to checkout our training and service offerings pertaining to public sector procurement. You’re not alone!

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Unlocking opportunities: How Ekiti State, Nigeria is enabling women businesses through better procurement practices

Open Contracting Partnership

The agency consulted women-led business owners, members of civil society, government line agencies, the legislature and the governor’s office to understand what changes were needed and to ensure they were implemented successfully.

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3 Ways Procurement Can Help Grow Revenues (Part 2)

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While some factors, such as company size and brand, are out of your control, the top factors according to a Forrester Consulting study on collaboration are. Extend that visibility in depth and map out the suppliers your suppliers depend on to provide you the goods/services purchased. Effective P2P solutions support both.