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Trust in Procurement: How Scale is Leveling the Playing Field

Scale is not just another procurement platform; it is where trust in procurement is at the heart of buyer-supplier relationships.

1 Year of Procurement Disruption; New Flexible Pricing for All Organizations!

Our very first version of Scale Procure went live exactly a year ago – marking our first forey towards procurement disruption in Africa!

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Procurement Analytics: Making Data-Driven Business Decisions

Companies that prioritize procurement analytics in decision-making achieve tangible ROI improvements that positively impact the bottom line

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e-Sourcing for Trusted Suppliers you can work with

An effective way to find and onboard trusted suppliers who meet your business needs and helps in achieving the company’s sourcing goals

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The Case for Digital Procurement in Organizations

Digital Procurement encompasses the entire procurement process, from sourcing and ordering to payment and contract management.

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Sourcing and Suppliers Relationship Management in Africa

Experience reduced risks, improved responsiveness, reduced costs & increased compliance when sourcing for suppliers in Africa.

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Special Requirements for Bidders Eligibility To Tender

Understanding Kenya’s Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) special requirements for bidder eligibility in tenders

Eligibility To Tender, What Are The Requirements?

Eligibility to tender for public procurement opportunities – how to know if your business is ready to participate

The first hurdle in tendering – Mandatory Documents

Get to understand the set of documents that are the most requested and should be included with every tender submission

e-Procurement in Kenya – Get started with an IFMIS Number

IFMIS provides the ability to digitally accept bid responses and in doing so, accelerate the adoption of e-procurement by public entities.

11 Important Tips For Applying For A Tender

Here are a few important tips for success when responding to a bid and, in general, participating in public procurement

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Bid With Confidence using the Newly Upgraded Scale

Yes, everyone loves a better experience. From us, this is a big update where we are bringing so many new improvements to you in one major swoop.

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Introducing Subscription Plans and Pricing

Starting 12th April 2021, we will be introducing Subscription-based plans and pricing for all our users.

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Is Low-value Procurement Method Friendly for SMEs?

Useful when a public procuring entity needs to purchase low-value items that are not frequently procured and are not covered in a framework agreement.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Participating in Public Procurement

To DO or NOT to do? Here’s a list of some of the important things that you, as a tendering entity, needs to be cognizant of as you engage in public tendering.

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Getting Started with Public Procurement in Kenya

Despite the considerable impact that public procurement has on the country’s GDP, many SMEs and entrepreneurs struggle to understand the foundation of how this sector actually works.

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What it takes to bid for government tenders in Kenya

The first question you need to ask yourself before starting to bid for government tenders in Kenya is, “Am I legally eligible to bid for tenders?”

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List of All Insurance Firms Approved as Tender Security Providers In Kenya (updated July 2020)

Bid securities should be from a reputable bank, insurance company (approved by PPRA) or in the form of cash or letter of credit. Here is the latest list of all approved tender/bid security providers as provided by PPRA.

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A Letter From Us, The Scale Team

2019 was a difficult year for most businesses in Kenya. Doing business has always been difficult and especially so for SMEs… As we begin 2020, we have been hard at work building a solution that will be integral to your success this year.

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Don’t Gamble With Your Chance To Win Tenders – Price It Right!

All seasoned entrepreneurs understand that it takes a mix of experience, research and, at many times, outright gut feeling to know whether the cost you have put in your bid proposal gives you the best chance of winning the job.

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Why an AGPO Certificate Is Important For Your Business

Over KSh 300B worth of GoK tenders set aside every year for AGPO, here how to starting participating for a share of these funds.

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How to Start Winning Government Tenders in Kenya

As a Kenyan entrepreneur, you now have the ability to start tipping this balance in your favor by using technology to fully streamline your entire tender management and response preparation process.

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Experience A New World of Tendering

Visualize a world where your entire tender application process is fully digitized and every step of the tender preparation happens through your laptop, iPad and mobile phone from anywhere in the world.

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Trusted buyers and suppliers

Connect and work with verified Suppliers and trusted Buyers on the same platform

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