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CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 4 Question 50 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam
Question #: 50
Topic #: 4
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Mandy is looking to source windows and doors for a new build apartment block. She has done some initial research and has discovered that there are many suppliers in the marketplace that can supply the items she needs. As it is a high-value project she is thinking of running a formal tender. What should be Mandy's first step?

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Suggested Answer: B

The correct answer is 'run a restricted competition -- send out a PQQ'. This Question: tests both

your understanding of when to run open and restricted competitions (which is explained on p.75) and your understanding of tender documents. Mandy should run a restricted competition- there are a lot of options in the marketplace and this will allow her to pre-qualify those who best suit her requirements. Running an open competition when there are lots of suppliers would be too time-consuming- you need a way of making a short-list. When you run a restricted competition, the first stage is sending out a PQQ- pre-qualification questionnaire; this document is sent to suppliers asking for necessary information to support their qualification as an approved supplier.


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Art
1 months ago
C) Run an open competition -- send out a RFQ. Shoot, I was aiming for that one, but I guess I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed. *chuckles*
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Candra
4 days ago
A) Run an open competition -- send out an ITT
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Noel
1 months ago
I think Mandy should run an open competition and send out a RFQ to get the best offers.
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Ciara
2 months ago
D) Run a restricted competition- send out a RFI. Gotta gather some intel first before diving in, am I right? *winks*
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Marvel
2 months ago
I disagree, I believe Mandy should run a restricted competition and send out a PQQ.
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Santos
2 months ago
A) Run an open competition -- send out an ITT. Let's get the widest possible pool of suppliers and see what the market has to offer!
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Ashton
2 months ago
I think Mandy should run an open competition and send out an ITT.
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Reuben
2 months ago
B) Run a restricted competition -- send out a PQQ. This is the logical first step to ensure you get qualified suppliers before running the full tender.
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Leandro
1 months ago
B) Run a restricted competition -- send out a PQQ. This is the logical first step to ensure you get qualified suppliers before running the full tender.
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Vonda
1 months ago
C) Run an open competition -- send out a RFQ
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Melissia
1 months ago
B) Run a restricted competition -- send out a PQQ
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Willard
1 months ago
A) Run an open competition -- send out an ITT
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