May involve either direct community participation or organized community participation through the appointment of community based service providers.

Saves time through reduced negotiation times as a set auction date increases the bidder’s ability to meet the procurement deadlines.

Utilized where the public entity requires goods, works or non-consultancy services but is not able to determine the exact quantities required at the time of entering into the agreement.

Getting work done by a public entity or semi-autonomous government agency using its own personnel & equipment (or hired labour).

Allows different bidders to provide competitive quotations for products and services, among which the best will be selected.