6.2: The Three-Phase Procurement Model: Preparation, Purchase, and Perform
Essential Reading
Read “Section 1.5 Procurement Process in Three Ps” from “Chapter 1 Introducing Public Procurement” by J. Grandia, L. Kuitert, F. Schotanus, L. Volker in Public Procurement: Theory, Practices and Tools (2023) edited by J. Grandia and L. Volker, Palgrave Macmillan, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
The 3P model is developed specifically for the public sector, where the process is viewed as a circular and continuous process.
Public Procurement Playbook
Watch this video to learn more about the public procurement procedure with the tender, award and execution.
Source: Fundación Civio. (2021, March 31). Public Procurement: Main Concepts. [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/V8W1o4gGDis?list=PLZM9-jw0nULM_njXHkof28HXyCJLUMOXI
Essential Reading
Public sector procurement uses a fair, competitive process aimed at getting the best value for Canadians. This process involves using open tendering, standing offers, supply arrangements or contracts to pre-qualify suppliers. The procurement process followed by the Government of Canada has three phases:
- Planning
- Bidding and Contract Award
- Contract Management and Closeout
Learn more about the three phases of the procurement process by reading: Procurement process | CanadaBuys.
Public Procurement Playbook
Watch this video to learn more about the role of the procurement division manager who manages the purchasing processes in government procuring.
Source: P-20 Network. (2020, May 14). Career Pathways Virtual Trailheads — Joan Schouten — Government Purchasing Manager. YouTube. [Video]. https://youtu.be/ghOBx8fpY9Q?si=51mRAhskBy_Fw9Ys
Checkpoint 6.2
Attribution
The multiple choice questions in the Checkpoint boxes were created using the output from the Arizona State University Question Generator tool and are shared under the Creative Commons – CC0 1.0 Universal License.
