PUAMAN004 — Manage procurement

1 Prepare appropriate documentation

• 1.1Preparation of documentation is managed, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 1.2Conditions and specifications for tendering contracts is in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 1.3Tendering process conforms with organisational tender and/or supply code of practice
• 1.4Inquiries during the tender process are resolved and all tenderers are advised of any relevant clarifications and/or changes, in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Establish the basis of tendering

• 2.1The form of tender is determined, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 2.2Expressions of interest are sought through the publication of tender details
• 2.3Expressions of interest are evaluated, and potential tenderers are short listed, in accordance with organisational procurement policy and procedures

3 Receive and assess tenders

• 3.1Documents are received and opened, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.2Tenders are checked for compliance with conditions set out in expression of interest details and/or request for offers
• 3.3Details of tenders are compared with established evaluation criteria, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
• 3.4Checks are made, in accordance with organisational procedures, to ensure that principles of probity, fairness and commercial confidentiality are met throughout the tender process
• 3.5Issues which may require negotiation with applicants are identified and addressed in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Select successful respondent

• 4.1Selection process is based on evaluation criteria
• 4.2Actual or potential conflicts of interests are checked for disclosure
• 4.3A contractor is selected from the registered contractors’ panel to assist in the selection process, if required
• 4.4Contractor prices and conditions are examined, in accordance with organisational procedures, to determine if their offer is clear, calculable and not open to manipulation
• 4.5A cost benefit analysis is undertaken to show that the selected tenderer offers best value for money

5 Finalise contract details

• 5.1Letter of acceptance outlining all relevant requirements for signing of documentation and satisfaction of pre-commencement conditions is drafted and forwarded, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.2Discrepancies and disagreements about proposed tender arrangements are clarified and resolved, in accordance with organisational procedures, prior to entering into a formal agreement
• 5.3Contract is executed, in accordance with organisational procedures and legal requirements
• 5.4Unsuccessful tenderers are informed of result of tender process and are briefed, if appropriate
• 5.5Contract documents are prepared, approved and distributed, in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.6Fulfilment of any outstanding contract requirements is checked and rectified, in accordance with organisational procedures

6 Evaluate performance of contract on completion

• 6.1Contract conditions and responsibilities are reviewed with relevant personnel
• 6.2Contract completion is authorised in writing to confirm services have been performed satisfactorily, in accordance with contract objectives and specifications
• 6.3Contractor performance and/or level of service is evaluated, in accordance with organisational procedures, against agreed benchmarks

What does an assessment tool for PUAMAN004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for PUAMAN004 needs to address all 55 unit components: 6 elements with 26 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 17 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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