Bidding and Decision
Before generating a Purchase Order, approved suggestions often need to be vetted against budget availability and vendor prices.
1. Bidding (Quotes)
Access: Acquisitions > Bidding
This function allows you to record price quotes from different providers for approved suggestions.
- Select the items.
- Enter the price quoted by different vendors.
- This helps in selecting the best offer.
2. The Decision Module
Access: Acquisitions > Decision
This is the final filter before a financial commitment is made.
- Select Items: View all "Approved" suggestions.
- Assign Provider: Link the item to a specific vendor (
providersdatabase). - Approve for Purchase: Mark the item as ready for ordering.
- System Action: This changes the status internal flag, making the item visible to the "Purchase Order" module.