CIPS Exam L4M6 Topic 5 Question 52 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M6 exam

Question #: 52
Topic #: 5

Debbie is a procurement manager at a small manufacturer company. She had a contract in place with a company that provides uniforms, but finds that she doesn't need to order much from them as the staff re-wear the same clothes to work. The contract has now expired. Should Debbie do a Competitive Tender to source a new contract?

AYes -- the contract has now expired so she must do a new competitive tender

BYes- competitive tender is the only option to procure uniforms

CNo- the contract is not of significant value

DNo- Debbie should continue using the same supplier- it doesn't matter that the contract has expired.

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'no-the contract is not of significant value'. CIPS state that competitive tenders should only be used when 'the item or service is of significant value' p.73. Debbie could continue using the same supplier, but she should organise a contract extension or a new contract if she does.

by Jame at Sep 15, 2024, 02:22 AM

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Van

2 months ago

Ooh, Debbie's got some tough decisions to make. But hey, at least her staff have good taste - reusing the same clothes is the height of sustainable fashion these days!

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Sherell

2 months ago

Haha, Debbie must be a real fashionista if her staff are constantly rewearing the same outfits. Maybe she should start a staff uniform swap instead of a tender!

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Ollie

2 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. If the uniforms are working fine and the value isn't too high, maybe she can just keep using the same supplier. Why fix what ain't broke, you know?

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Joye

9 days ago

D) No- Debbie should continue using the same supplier- it doesn't matter that the contract has expired.

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Miesha

25 days ago

Hmm, I don't know. If the uniforms are working fine and the value isn't too high, maybe she can just keep using the same supplier. Why fix what ain't broke, you know?

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Meaghan

28 days ago

A) Yes -- the contract has now expired so she must do a new competitive tender

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Truman

1 months ago

D) No- Debbie should continue using the same supplier- it doesn't matter that the contract has expired.

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Pearly

1 months ago

Hmm, I don't know. If the uniforms are working fine and the value isn't too high, maybe she can just keep using the same supplier. Why fix what ain't broke, you know?

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Elbert

1 months ago

A) Yes -- the contract has now expired so she must do a new competitive tender

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Jonell

2 months ago

I agree, a competitive tender is the way to go. You can't just keep using the same supplier forever, even if the previous contract has lapsed. Gotta keep things fair and open!

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Arlene

28 days ago

User 3: B) Yes- competitive tender is the only option to procure uniforms

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Helaine

1 months ago

User 2: I agree, a competitive tender is the way to go. You can't just keep using the same supplier forever, even if the previous contract has lapsed. Gotta keep things fair and open!

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Sheridan

2 months ago

A) Yes -- the contract has now expired so she must do a new competitive tender

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Elise

2 months ago

Well, of course Debbie should do a competitive tender. The contract has expired, so she needs to follow proper procurement procedures to ensure fairness and get the best possible deal.

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