Welcome to the Local Government Sourcing - Making eSourcing accessible to all local government organisation.
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Frequently Asked Questions



What is eSourcing?

eSourcing is the use, of secure web-based collaborative tools by procurement professionals and suppliers to conduct the strategic activities of the procurement lifecycle online. These strategic activities including requirements definition, tendering, negotiation, award and contract management are designed to deliver value for money procurement solutions to the public sector.
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What are the benefits of using eSourcing?

eSourcing provides procurement professionals with a web-enabled solution to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the sourcing process.
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What is the Hosted Service?

BravoSolution provide the eSourcing Managed Service through a hosted model including setup, security, maintenance and ongoing support.
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What is the eTendering service module?

eTendering provides web-based technology that allows buyers and suppliers to securely manage their interactions during the tender process online. The tool is fully compliant with EU Procurement Directives and supports the full tender process including advertisement, expression of interest, pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ), invitation to tender (ITT), reverse auctions and award notices. It can be used for procurements of any category, size, complexity and value both above and below OJEU.
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What is the eEvaluation service module?

eEvaluation service provides web-based technology that enables teams to work collaboratively developing evaluation plans, structuring assessment criteria, evaluating tender documentation and carrying out bid comparisons in a secure, common working environment. eEvaluation is most suitable for complex or strategic procurements and can be used in conjunction with eTendering.
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What is the eCollaboration service module?

eCollaboration service provides web-based technology that enables teams to collaborate in the management of documentation and supports project and contract management both before and after contract award within a secure, shared working environment.
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What is the eContract Management service module?

eContract Management service provides web-based technology that facilitates the contract management life cycle from the establishment of a contract through to its expiry including contract authoring, vendor management and performance monitoring and automated alerts for key contract milestones.
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What additional services are available?

The transformation from traditional sourcing to eSourcing is a change management programme. Additional services are available to assist customers with the introduction and use of the eSourcing Managed Service and any change management activities they may wish to consider as a consequence. These include Consultancy, Training, Auction Event Support and Extended Helpdesk Services.
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Where can I get further details on the eSourcing Managed Service?
Please visit the eSourcing web site or call the Customer Service Desk on 0800 3684850. Alternatively you can contact BravoSolution directly via email at:
help@bravosolution.co.uk
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