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CIPS L4M4 Exam - Topic 2 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L4M4 exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 2
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Under what circumstances can a buyer reduce timescales for a tender in the Public Sector?

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Suggested Answer: C

The correct answer is 'no- quoting in the supplier's currency increases the risk for the buyer'. This questions comes up in a variety of formats in the exam. Remember; if the price is in your own currency (most examples in the exam are given in ) there is less risk than if the prices are quoted in a foreign currency. This is because exchange rates fluctuate; if the price is in you always know what you're paying, if it's in another currency the price can change daily depending on if the exchange rate compared to has gone up or down.


by Zona at Dec 11, 2024, 06:49 AM

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Alyce
3 months ago
I don't think fewer than 5 bidders should matter for timescales.
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Annamae
3 months ago
Electronic submissions definitely speed things up!
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Ezekiel
3 months ago
Wait, can they really reduce timescales for low-value tenders?
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Youlanda
4 months ago
Totally agree, especially with restricted competitions!
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Ira
4 months ago
Tenders can be reduced if the competition is restricted.
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Virgie
4 months ago
I vaguely recall that low-value tenders might have different rules, but I’m uncertain if that applies to reducing timescales specifically.
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Casie
4 months ago
I feel like there was something about the number of bidders affecting the timeline, but I can't remember if it was fewer than 5 or more than that.
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Alonzo
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where it mentioned electronic submissions could speed things up, but I can't recall if that's a valid reason for reducing timescales.
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Margot
5 months ago
I think I remember something about reducing timescales if the competition is restricted, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only condition.
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Donte
5 months ago
Reducing timescales for a public tender - that's an interesting topic. I'll have to weigh the options and apply my knowledge of the relevant regulations.
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Lucy
5 months ago
Ah, I remember learning about this in class. I'm pretty confident I know the right answer, but I'll double-check my understanding just to be safe.
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Lucina
5 months ago
Okay, let's see. The key here is understanding the circumstances under which a buyer can reduce timescales. I'll need to review my notes on public procurement regulations.
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Melita
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this. The options seem a bit tricky - I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Dean
5 months ago
This looks like a straightforward question about public sector tendering rules. I think I can handle this one.
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Farrah
10 months ago
Hey, I heard if you show up to the tender in a clown costume, they have to let you win. No? Just me? Okay, back to the drawing board...
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Karan
8 months ago
C) if there are fewer than 5 bidders
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Salena
8 months ago
B) if the competition is restricted
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Audra
9 months ago
A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively
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Carmelina
10 months ago
D is definitely the way to go. Low-value tenders? Ain't nobody got time for that! Slam dunk, baby.
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Gaynell
9 months ago
D) when the tender is of low value
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Kristofer
9 months ago
B) if the competition is restricted
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Mozell
9 months ago
A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively
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Katina
10 months ago
C is the correct answer, of course. Fewer than 5 bidders? That's like a one-horse race, right? Might as well hurry it along.
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Annabelle
9 months ago
Agreed, reducing timescales makes sense when there's not much competition.
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Wilda
9 months ago
So true, might as well speed up the process in that case.
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Johnetta
10 months ago
Exactly, it's like a one-horse race with fewer than 5 bidders.
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Merilyn
10 months ago
Yes, C is the correct answer. Fewer bidders means less competition.
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Justine
10 months ago
I'd go with A. If tenders are received electronically, it makes sense to reduce the timescales. Who needs all that paperwork these days?
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Charlette
9 months ago
User 2: Yeah, it's much more efficient than dealing with physical paperwork.
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Janella
9 months ago
User 1: I agree, electronic submissions can definitely speed things up.
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Marta
10 months ago
But what if the competition is restricted? Wouldn't that also reduce timescales?
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Devora
11 months ago
I agree with Tegan. Electronic submission can definitely speed up the process.
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Maia
11 months ago
Option B seems logical, if the competition is restricted, the buyer can reduce the timescales. But I'm not sure if that's the only circumstance.
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Mabelle
9 months ago
Option B seems logical, if the competition is restricted, the buyer can reduce the timescales. But I'm not sure if that's the only circumstance.
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Sherrell
9 months ago
C) if there are fewer than 5 bidders
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Judy
10 months ago
B) if the competition is restricted
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Terry
10 months ago
A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively
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Tegan
11 months ago
I think a buyer can reduce timescales if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively.
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