1. Identify Suppliers

2. Specify the Need (+ Market Sounding) Identify Suppliers Invite Tenders
Evaluate Tenders
Award Contract
Identifying Suppliers

3. Identify Suppliers Review University preferred supplier listing
Due diligence
Technical knowledge & experience
Capability / capacity
Economic / financial standing
Supplier Questionnaire or Suitability Checklist
Identifying Suppliers

4. Supplier Due Diligence
Before ITT issued
(to create short-list)
When the ITT is issued OR
Identifying Suppliers

5. Supplier Questionnaire Template
Suppliers self-certify - verification prior to contract award
Standard questions - can be supplemented if a specific standard / qualification is required
Questions should be relevant and proportionate (avoid artificial discrimination)
Identifying Suppliers