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Glossary of public procurement terms

ABC's of Public Procurement

The ABC's of Public Procurement provides a glossary of common terms businesses will come across during the procurement process and provides an explaination for each. Useful links are included to provide further information.

Who is it for?

All businesses

What do you get?

Public procurement terms explained in simple accessible language to support your understanding of the procurement process.

What can it be used for?

This can be used throughout the procurement process as the terms included cover all stages of procurement.

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