A good procurement is one where you get the goods or services
you need at a price you can afford. You will be able to show
that your procurement process was contestable and transparent.
What is procurement? Procurement covers all business processes
associated with purchasing goods or services. It can be as
simple as getting three quotes for a small plumbing job, or it
can be a lengthy and complex process. Because of the potential
complexity, public entities like the Ministry and schools must
be clear about their procurement process’ overall objective and
select a procurement method that gives value for money. back to
top Ministry procurement methods Use the Ministry’s procurement
process options flowchart to choose the appropriate procurement
method. Procurement process - options There are four possible
procurement options. The order of the procurement process is: -
document your needs - identify potential suppliers - choose the
correct procurement method - call for tenders - evaluate tenders
- award contract