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Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

Market Analysis The level of market analysis is dependent on the outcome of the requirements gathering. If there is a good understanding of the number of potential bidders and their capacity this minimizes the requirement for market analysis. A more formal method is to issue a Request for Information (RFI).

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What is Strategic Sourcing and Why is it Important?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

The process of strategic sourcing requires continuous market analysis, goal recognition and an ongoing re-evaluation of sourcing activities. Traditional sourcing was all about sourcing goods at the lowest possible price. Where price is the primary component of traditional sourcing, it is just one component of strategic sourcing.

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Unlocking Profitable Opportunities in Railway Cleaning

Tracker Intelligence

With the help of Tracker Intelligence’s comprehensive market analysis and industry trend insights, businesses can formulate proposals that not only meet but surpass the requirements of the tender issuers. Q: How can I increase my possibilities of getting a railway cleaning contract? A: Absolutely.

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Free vs. Paid Tender Portals: Which is Right for Your Business?

Tracker Intelligence

Suppliers may improve their proposals and make well-informed decisions with the aid of tools like bid tracking, market analysis, and CPV code analytics. Pricing flexibility helps businesses at any stage of growth, whether they are in the utilities sector, professional services, or construction industries.

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Friday Flash 10/20/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example. Given the significant pricing policy changes outlined in the PAP, it should have been subject to public review and comment. Is the data backward looking or is there forward-looking data regarding the market? Webinar: VA Covered Drug Price Updates, Oct.

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Friday Flash 10/27/23

The Coalition for Government Procurement

November 15 Jack Tekus , Management Analyst, MAS PMO, GSA Derek Tribble , Senior Procurement Analyst, GSA GSA Pricing Tools: GSA’s Catalog Management team will be present to discuss various agency solutions and tools. What is the funding profile? Is the contract fully or incrementally funded?