The Procurement League posts on a regular basis and periodically I will try and make sure that their content is shared with my connections.

The concept that often gets confused is the difference between a Tender, a Proposal, or a Quote. Check out this handout and see if you agree with their definition.

You also might want to take a look at QCsolver Inc.‘s newest module: Quick Quotes. Used for underthreshold purchases where you know who you want to bid and you still want to know what was sent and who responded. Perfect for organizations that are decentralized and allow their end-user departments to purchase on their own. A great new way to still have visibility.