AB5.1 Agree a procurement procedure
AB5.2 Evaluate and select potential suppliers
AB5.3 Obtain tenders
AB5.4 Select suppliers
This Unit is relevant to archaeologists responsible for the development of projects on behalf of clients and the agreement of contracts to undertake the project. This function is performed both by internal project managers developing a project on behalf of their own organisation and by external consultants who are likely to be working for non-archaeological organisations. This Unit is about the co-ordination of the tendering process.
The tendering process involves agreeing the procurement procedures with the client, drawing up a tender list (where this is applicabl, obtaining tenders and advising on the selection of tenderers. The Unit is applicable for tenders for works, for supplies and for services (which can include professional services).
The Unit is specifically concerned with open competitive tendering and single negotiation, however, other standard methods of procurement may be used.
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