Procurement doesn’t happen in a vacuum—every awarded contract relies on a supplier ready to deliver. Yet the supplier perspective is too often missing from the conversation around public procurement reform. That’s why this year’s State of Public Procurement includes a dedicated report focused solely on what suppliers experience when working with public agencies.
Based on survey responses from hundreds of suppliers across North America, this eBook reveals the barriers, frustrations, and opportunities that shape the supplier journey—and what procurement teams can do to attract, support, and retain a more competitive, diverse supplier base.
Discover what suppliers wish agencies understood and how public procurement leaders can:
- Break down barriers to entry by making opportunities easier to find, proposals simpler to submit, and requirements clearer from the start.
- Improve communication and transparency with more timely updates, better onboarding guidance, and clear points of contact throughout the procurement cycle.
- Foster supplier diversity and inclusion by offering flexible qualification pathways and structuring bids to support small, minority-owned, and new businesses.
- Simplify solicitation complexity through easier-to-read documents, streamlined requirements, and support resources that demystify the process.
- Build stronger supplier relationships with proactive performance tracking, ongoing feedback, and systems that prioritize long-term partnerships—not just transactions.
When suppliers succeed, agencies succeed. Removing friction from the bidding process leads to more competition, better pricing, and higher-quality outcomes for the communities public agencies serve. Whether you’re trying to improve equity, increase participation, or strengthen procurement outcomes, this supplier-focused eBook gives you a front-row seat to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
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