Introduction to public procurement

Abstract

Introduction to Public Procurement introduces students to essential concepts in public procurement including policies and procedures, authority and agency, and the competitive purchasing cycle. This OER also provides an overview of legal considerations that need to be addressed when handling bid documents. The OER is designed to encourage strategic thinking and includes supply chain case examples, real-world scenarios, and landmark case rulings within each chapter. The OER is written as an introductory text for students and is intended to help them understand the procurement process and the competitive bidding process. It will provide students with an overview of the duties and obligations of purchasers in public buying.