PROCUREMENT PROCESS52Procurement Initiation (PMBOK® 12.2, Conduct Procurements)

What:

Determining and using the process for outsourcing project work and establishing a contractual commitment.

When:

Project initiation and planning.

Results:

A satisfactory signed contract consistent with project requirements.

Define the Proposal Process

Most outsourced work relies on evaluation of submissions from potential suppliers. Whether they are called proposals, bids, quotations, or something else, you must carefully define both the information that the responders need to analyze and what you expect them to submit.

Verify the statement of work (SOW) from procurement planning that you plan to outsource. Include any performance or measurement requirements, ...

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