Question 1

Which is an example of a criterion for supplier selection during a tender for a hospital build to demonstrate the people element of the 'triple bottom line'?

Options :

A : Specifications are designed with appropriately certified materials

B : Demonstrated commitment to a labour industry code of conduct

C : Project plan is designed to use reverse logistics

D : Building design is thermal efficient to meet carbon trust targets

Answer: B

Question 2

Which of the following are potential advantages of adopting centralised procurement system? Select TWO that apply

Options :

A : Inefficient use of procurement skills

B : Economies of scale available

C : Less bureaucratic environment

D : More scope for personal responsibility

E : Less administrative work

Answer: A,B

Question 3

A public hospital opens a restricted tendering process to source healthcare equipment from external suppliers. After receiving bids from shortlisted suppliers, the hospital's procurement team starts to develop tender and evaluation criteria so that they can assess the bids. Is this action appropriate?

Options :

A : No, because assessment criteria should have been decided from the very first step of tendering process

B : Yes, because the procurement team has gather enough information to evaluate suppliers

C : Yes, because assessment criteria will help the procurement team to get the most economically advantageous tender

D : No, because assessment criteria are already thoroughly indicated in directives and statutes

Answer: A

Question 4

Ji Yuan is a procurement manager who is looking for a new supplier to complete reactive maintenance activities throughout his property portfolio. The reactive maintenance will include an array of plumbing tasks as well as fixing electrical items. Suppliers therefore need to be extremely skilled and knowledgeable about a variety of tasks. Ji Yuan has done some initial research and doesn't believe that there are many suppliers who can complete this type of contract. What type of tender should he use?

Options :

A : negotiated

B : restricted

C : open

D : competitive dialogue

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following are most likely to be buyer's potential risks if they select the lowest bid in a competitive tendering process? Select TWO that apply

Options :

A : Discontinuity of supply during the contract

B : Inability to implement competitive tendering due to urgent notice

C : Total life-cycle costs may be higher than other bids

D : Possibility of being treated disrespectfully

E : Possible exposure to biased selection

Answer: A,C

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