Sourcing step 2: Tender
The single point of contact at the supplier receives an invitation to bid.
Suppliers re-activate all relevant departments and global resources.
USG issues a tender document containing a full Definition of Scope, Commercial and Legal Terms & Conditions, Cost Breakdown Form and Template for Response.
Depending on the complexity of the product/service, other information will be given Suppliers must comply with all formulated templates in the document(s).
USG evaluates the supplier’s capabilities, value creation, TCO and incurred benefits.
Based on this evaluation, a number of suppliers are invited to participate in Step