We’ve all been there – the tedious, time-consuming, and often fruitless task of manually preparing tender responses. It’s a process that drains resources, eats away at budgets, and sometimes still ends in disappointment. Take it from us, we’ve experienced this frustration firsthand. Just picture us in our office, pouring over

As today’s business landscape evolves, procurement officers are constantly seeking ways to streamline their processes, drive efficiency, and achieve better outcomes. With the latest updates on Scale, procurement officers now have access to a suite of powerful tools designed to enhance their capabilities and maximize their impact. Let’s explore each

The bedrock of successful business partnerships lies in the trust shared between buyers and suppliers of goods and services. Yet, amidst the intricate dance between buyers and suppliers, cultivating and preserving this trust often proves elusive. This is where Scale steps in, offering a transformational e-procurement SaaS solution poised to

Welcome to Scale’s Company Settings tutorial! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the essential steps of configuring your company settings to ensure seamless and efficient procurement processes. Let’s dive right in! Company Information Setup: Begin by inputting crucial details about your organization, including its name, business registration number,

In the dynamic landscape of procurement, where every facet of the supply chain is crucial, nurturing strong supplier relationships stands as a cornerstone for success. However, despite the importance of these relationships, the procurement industry in Kenya and across the continent faces significant challenges in maintaining and cultivating them. Challenges

Welcome aboard to Scale! We’re excited to have you join our community of forward-thinking buyers dedicated to enhancing procurement processes. At Scale, we understand the challenges that come with managing procurement, which is why we’ve designed our platform to empower you to streamline your procurement processes efficiently. As you embark

In a world where trust is the foundation of prosperous business relationships, Scale emerges as the ultimate ally, offering a platform where reliability, transparency, and credibility reign supreme. At the core of Scale’s ethos lies a profound commitment to nurturing trust, transforming it from a mere concept into a tangible

Are you looking to optimize your procurement process for efficiency and precision? Look no further than Scale, your trusted partner in procurement excellence. With our intuitive platform and user-friendly features, you can navigate every step of the procurement lifecycle with ease. Let’s dive into the comprehensive guide on how to

Data protection means your procurement data on Scale is shielded from unauthorized access or any potential breaches

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

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

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

Working on digital transformation in your organization? Here are some important FAQs on Digital Procurement to get you started…

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

We have made it easier for your company to directly procure from trusted businesses using pre-negotiated Supplier Price Lists.

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

Experience a seamless transition from evaluating Request for Quotations to managing Purchase Orders and Invoices, on a single platform

We have highlighted just a few of the reasons why. And we are just getting started on #procurement #supplychain #supplychainfinance

Updates on interactions with suppliers during the post-award phase including the handling of awarded bids, purchase orders and invoices.

Procure Updates – Making the e-procurement process much simpler with a focus on management of bids & suppliers on the platform.

We have made some big changes to our platform by launching two e-procurement solutions called #Procure (for Buyers) and #Supply (for Suppliers)

In Kenya’s public procurement, it is a legal requirement to give bidders 14 days to either purchase the tender or download it for free

It’s time to starting working with technology-based solution; proven to be more cost-effective with a surety of business continuity

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

You can now add up to 3 businesses under your account, each of which can have their users, documents & tender settings managed separately.

Scale ensures the latest copy of all the different types of tendering documents are securely stored and easily accessible to yourself and your team members.

We have deliberately built Scale to simplify the tendering process, for everyone.

The digitizing of tenders, checklists. documents and the tender preparation process will create and maintain consistency and accuracy.

Scale’s Tender Readiness Index identifies and tracks the most important things your business needs to do or have to be successful at winning tenders.

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.

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

We’ve got something in store for you when Scale gets an upgrade on 12th April 2021. Here are some of the updates to expect in the coming days…

Sign in to your Scale Account and ensure all your ongoing tenders are completed and exported by 9PM on Friday 9th April 2021 to avoid any inconveniences.

These present an independent opinion on your financial statements & helps procuring entities be sure of your business’ financial standing.

Most procuring entities require proof that your business has successfully done similar work either in terms of capacity or of a similar value.

Usually the least preferred method as it sets aside the rules that ensure there’s competition among the suppliers. Only used under exceptional circumstances.

A competitive procurement method that limits requests for tenders to suppliers, contractors or service providers already shortlisted by a procuring entity.

Open tenders have no allocated minimum expenditure amount whereas the maximum is determined by the budget allocated for the particular procurement. 

Renewable business documents tend to be tricky to keep track of and, at times, bidders tend to discover they are using expired tender documents too late in the tendering process.

Scale has been shortlisted into the final stage of this year’s MIT Solve Global Challenge under the Good Jobs & Inclusive Entrepreneurship category.

Can you imagine losing a tender worth millions just because you didn’t stamp or sign the tender documents as requested in the mandatory requirements?

Every tender specifies the mandatory, technical as well as financial documents that you are required to submit in order to qualify to win. Section 79 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act defines this as “Responsiveness of tenders.”

Serialisation is one of those pesky mandatory requirements in every tender document. But it is also the reason most businesses have lost the opportunity to win tenders.

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.

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.

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.