Public Procurement: Brief Introduction and Frequently Asked Questions
Public Procurement: Brief Introduction and Frequently Asked Questions
About the Bundle
These two introductory guides are for beginners to intermediate-level public procurement professionals. They cover the basics of the public procurement process: procurement planning, requesting, receiving and evaluating bids and proposals, contract negotiations and award, as well as contract administration (from commencement to close-out). A glossary of terms is included in each, with suggestions for further reading. They are intended to be direct, easy to read, and practical in their approach.
About the Books
Public Procurement and Contract Administration
A Brief Introduction (2nd Edition)
Who is this Book For?
The first volume of the Procurement ClassRoom Series, this book is aimed at anyone seeking a basic source of information on public procurement and contract administration. It is intended to be direct, easy to read, and practical.
In this book I assume:
- You have little or no experience in public procurement and contract administration
- You aspire to be a public procurement practitioner
- You want to get a general understanding of public procurement and contract administration in the shortest period of time
- You prefer a text that is to-the-point and useful
This book intentionally avoids going into more depth than is necessary for beginners.
What Does This Book Cover?
The purpose of this book is to give you a quick introduction to public procurement and contract administration. Some of the main areas covered are:
- Public procurement cycle
- Procurement planning
- Procurement methods
- Requesting and receiving offers
- Evaluating offers
- Contract negotiations and award
- Contract administration (from commencement to close-out)
A glossary of terms used in the text is also included.
Frequently Asked Questions on Public Procurement
A Reference Guide to Procurement and Contract Administration Basics
An introductory text on public procurement and contract administration, this book covers the public procurement process; procurement planning; requesting, receiving and evaluating bids and proposals; contract negotiations and award; and contract administration (from commencement to close-out). A glossary of terms used in the text is also included, with suggestions for further reading.
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