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Best value in procurement / Office of the Procurement Ombud.P114-26/2025E-PDF

"The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) published a new research study that examines the important and often misunderstood concept of Best Value in procurement. Traditionally focused on either lowest price or the highest combined score of price and technical merit, Best Value has evolved to include broader government objectives such as reconciliation, diversity, and environmental sustainability by considering full life-cycle costs and non-financial objectives. At its core, Best Value is now about securing the right goods and services at a fair price while advancing public policy goals. This report explores the origins of the concept of Best Value, its importance, and best practices in Canada and internationally. The report also provides recommendations to procurement practitioners and policy makers on how to effectively face the challenges linked to the implementation of Best Value in Canada"--Supplied from publisher.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Office of the Procurement Ombud, issuing body.
TitleBest value in procurement / Office of the Procurement Ombud.
Publication typeMonograph
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Issued also in French under title: Meilleur rapport qualité-prix en approvisionnement.
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa, Ontario : Government of Canada, Office of the Procurement Ombud = Gouvernement du Canada, Bureau de l'ombud de l'approvisionnement, May 2025.
Description1 online resource (22 pages) : colour illustration
ISBN9780660766287
Catalogue number
  • P114-26/2025E-PDF
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