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White papers from NIGP go beyond the surface. They combine robust research with compelling storytelling to explore the nuanced issues procurement professionals face today. Grounded in facts and rich real-world insights, each paper is designed to educate and inspire—helping practitioners see the bigger picture and make better decisions.

Putting the Pieces in Place: Solving the Puzzle of Connecting Supplier Evaluations, Scorecards and Ratings

The purpose of this white paper, authored by the NIGP Business Council, is to explore the importance of connecting evaluation methods, criteria, scoring, and performance ratings for optimal contract performance. This paper is written from the perspective of the supplier community, while striving to align with the procurement community’s best practices.

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That Was Then, This is Now
Why Suppliers Are Still Choosing to ‘No Bid’

In 2013, the NIGP Business Council created its first white paper, “We ‘No Bid,’ and I’ll Tell You Why.” Based on its popularity and impact—and the fact that many entities continue to receive insufficient supplier responses to their solicitations—the Council decided to update the paper to keep it timely and relevant for NIGP’s membership.

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Putting the Pieces in Place: Solving the Puzzle of Connecting Supplier Evaluations, Scorecards and Ratings

The purpose of this white paper, authored by the NIGP Business Council, is to explore the importance of connecting evaluation methods, criteria, scoring, and performance ratings for optimal contract performance. This paper is written from the perspective of the supplier community, while striving to align with the procurement community’s best practices.

Download Full Report

Download the Executive Summary
That Was Then, This is Now
Why Suppliers Are Still Choosing to ‘No Bid’

In 2013, the NIGP Business Council created its first white paper, “We ‘No Bid,’ and I’ll Tell You Why.” Based on its popularity and impact—and the fact that many entities continue to receive insufficient supplier responses to their solicitations—the Council decided to update the paper to keep it timely and relevant for NIGP’s membership.

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The Supplier-Practitioner Connection

2017 NIGP Business Council

This paper explores how suppliers can add value and help strengthen their relationship with public procurement professionals by assisting with procurement strategies and adapting to changes in the marketplace.

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Total Cost of Ownership: Realizing Procurement's Full Potential in Value Creation

2016 NIGP Business Council

Explores how a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, which is underutilized in government procurement, can help agencies achieve the best value, long-term cost savings, and improved performance by looking beyond just the initial price.

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The Healthy Agency-Supplier Relationship Guide

2015 NIGP Business Council

Offers recommended practices to help procurement professionals and suppliers improve communication, save time and money, and foster a more collaborative and beneficial relationship that extends beyond formal contract-based interactions.

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The Supplier-Practitioner Connection

2017 NIGP Business Council

This paper explores how suppliers can add value and help strengthen their relationship with public procurement professionals by assisting with procurement strategies and adapting to changes in the marketplace.

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Total Cost of Ownership: Realizing Procurement's Full Potential in Value Creation

2016 NIGP Business Council

Explores how a total cost of ownership (TCO) approach, which is underutilized in government procurement, can help agencies achieve the best value, long-term cost savings, and improved performance by looking beyond just the initial price.

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The Healthy Agency-Supplier Relationship Guide

2015 NIGP Business Council

Offers recommended practices to help procurement professionals and suppliers improve communication, save time and money, and foster a more collaborative and beneficial relationship that extends beyond formal contract-based interactions.

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EVERYBODY WINS: Crafting a Solicitation that Fosters Transparency, Best Value, and Collaborative Partnership

2014 NIGP Business Council

This white paper helps procurement agencies improve their RFB/IFB processes by offering practical advice on how to get more and better submissions from suppliers. The goal is to save time and money while helping agencies achieve their operational goals. It includes recommended practices for four procurement categories: commodities, capital equipment, IT, and services.

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We "No Bid," and I'll Tell You Why

2013 NIGP Business Council

The first in a series, uses simple, real-world examples to explain why suppliers choose not to bid on certain RFPs or IFBs, with the goal of improving the relationship between public procurement buyers and suppliers.

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EVERYBODY WINS: Crafting a Solicitation that Fosters Transparency, Best Value, and Collaborative Partnership

2014 NIGP Business Council

This white paper helps procurement agencies improve their RFB/IFB processes by offering practical advice on how to get more and better submissions from suppliers. The goal is to save time and money while helping agencies achieve their operational goals. It includes recommended practices for four procurement categories: commodities, capital equipment, IT, and services.

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We "No Bid," and I'll Tell You Why

2013 NIGP Business Council

The first in a series, uses simple, real-world examples to explain why suppliers choose not to bid on certain RFPs or IFBs, with the goal of improving the relationship between public procurement buyers and suppliers.

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