Description
This guide is intended for those that have identified a need to solicit bids from suppliers but may be unclear on the different types of documents,
the roles various participants play, and the broad steps in the process.
This document seeks to highlight some areas where internal customers can best focus their efforts to ensure a successful process.
Objective:
This stage is intended for those that have identified a need to solicit bids from suppliers but may be unclear on the different types of documents,
the roles various participants play, and the broad steps in the process.
Output:
Introduction
The process of soliciting bids from suppliers is complex, particularly in government institutions which must adhere to the government purchasing legislative requirements.
Happily for the customer (internal end-user), managing much of this complexity falls to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) unit within the Government Institution.
While there are a relatively small number of areas where the customer will need to focus his or her energies these areas are critical for the success of the bid.
This guide provides a broad outline of the bid process and highlights some key issues to focus on.
This document is not intended as a substitute for working closely with the SCM Unit,
as their professional expertise and experience will go a long way toward achieving a successful outcome.
The SCM Unit and other subject matter experts should be brought into the process as early as possible.