CIPS Related Exams
L4M6 Exam
A garden centre has recently purchased some lollypop sticks to use as plant labels. The staff have written the name of the plant on the lollypop stick and put it next to the plant. This helps them identify which plant is which. However, after a couple of weeks, the lollypop sticks have become mouldy and the writing has faded. Staff are now struggling to identity their plants. The Manager of the garden centre is considering returning the lollypop sticks and asking for a full refund as they were not fit for purpose. Can the Manager do this?
In Public Sector procurement a PIN is sent out to inform suppliers of an upcoming tender opportunity. What does PIN stand for?
A procurement category manager has been asked to advise the project team on the appropriate selection and awarding process for a complex procurement project in a multi-geographical organisation. It is likely the specification will be updated during the process, and several phases of negotiation will be required throughout. This will include final negotiations with the winning bidder. The team are therefore aware it will be a time-consuming project. Which process should be advised?