Which of the following should be done by procurement professionals right after obtaining a pre-written specification for a critical item so that the added value will be the greatest?
A.
Evaluate tender or quotation
B.
Select the best supplier
C.
Challenge the used specification
D.
Issue invitation to tender or request for quotation
A previously used specification must always be robustly challenged to see how well it fits the proposed circumstances. Aspects which appear not to fit should be analysed to understand why they were included in the sample specification and whether this changes the view on whether or not they should be omitted or changed.
[Reference: CIPS study guide page 80, LO 2, AC 2.1, , , ]
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