| Internal Sources of Supply | Buying Rules and Thresholds | Contract Fundamentals | Contract Management and Monitoring | Supplier Management and Lifecycle |
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What are corporate (standing offer) contracts?
These GNB-wide agreements must be used when available for goods and services.
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What is $10,000 (excluding taxes)?
Goods under this value can typically be purchased without Strategic Procurement.
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What is a purchase order (PO)?
This document is issued at the end of every successful procurement process.
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What is $1,000,000?
Contracts over this value are considered high-value and need close monitoring.
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What is supplier performance monitoring?
This ensures suppliers meet contract requirements and deliverables.
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What is Technology Services (SNB/Digital Workspace accepted)?
All IT equipment requests like laptops and software must go through this service.
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What is $50,000 (excluding taxes)?
Services under this value are generally exempt from Strategic Procurement.
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What are white paper contracts?
These formal agreements supplement POs when additional terms are needed.
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What is the contract management toolkit?
This tool helps track risks, deliverables, invoices, and performance.
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What is documenting issues?
Issues with suppliers should always be handled this way to support potential disputes.
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What is the Translation Bureau?
All translation and interpretation services must be requested through this entity.
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What is $100,000 (excluding taxes)?
Construction services under this value can be purchased independently.
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What are the PO and formal written agreement?
Together, these form the full procurement contract.
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What is risk assessment?
This is the first step in managing a contract effectively.
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What are contract changes?
These include amendments, renewals, and extensions to contracts.
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What is NBON?
All printing requests must be submitted through this system regardless of value.
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What is $34,700 (or $139,000 for school districts)?
Above this value, goods must go through public solicitation.
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What is contract management?
This process ensures contracts are monitored to reduce risk and maximize value.
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What is monthly (or at minimum quarterly)?
High-risk contracts should be monitored at least this frequently.
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What is 6 months?
Procurement planning for a new contract should start at least this far in advance.
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What are GNB internal sources of supply?
Under the Procurement Act, these must be used before external sourcing if available.
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What is the NB First Procurement Policy?
This policy requires purchasing from NB suppliers unless an exception applies.
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What is Strategic Procurement?
This group supports drafting, negotiation, and execution but not day-to-day management.
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What are key contract elements?
These should always be tracked: performance, invoices, spend, and issues.
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What is contract close-out?
This final step ensures deliverables are complete and performance is evaluated.
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