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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

Addressing these queries before bid or proposal submission helps resolve ambiguities and ensures that participants have accurate information. The date, time, and venue are specified in these documents to inform all potential participants.

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Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships

The Procurement School

When thinking about these questions, consider three different types of vendor relationships: (a) vendors wanting to do business with government; (b) vendors participating in a solicitation process; and (c) contractors providing goods, services or construction to government. Information pertaining to vendor’s costs is not provided (e.g.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured. The last step is to undertake a risk assessment.

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

Open Contracting Partnership

The public procurement agency improved access to information about upcoming opportunities for women-led and small businesses and conducted training to improve their capacity to respond. But “gathering information on women businesses already engaged in the state’s contracting was a challenge,” says Egghead.

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

Public contracts matter, he says: “The government allocates 32% of the country’s budget towards goods, services, and public works, to secure the rights and enhance the quality of life for citizens. DCGP’s data quality has continuously improved over the last decade, enabling increasingly detailed analysis.

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The Key Pillars of Third-Party Risk Management

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TPRM is the process of identifying, analyzing and mitigating risks related to third parties–including suppliers, partners, contracts, service providers, etc). The main categories of risk are covered in Figure 1 to include supply chain, information security, location, CSR or ESG, financials, regulations, quality and reputation.