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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?

Aif tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively

Bif the competition is restricted

Cif there are fewer than 5 bidders

Dwhen the tender is of low value

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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

9 months ago

I don't think fewer than 5 bidders should matter for timescales.

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Annamae

9 months ago

Electronic submissions definitely speed things up!

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Ezekiel

10 months ago

Wait, can they really reduce timescales for low-value tenders?

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Youlanda

10 months ago

Totally agree, especially with restricted competitions!

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Ira

10 months ago

Tenders can be reduced if the competition is restricted.

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Virgie

10 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

C) if there are fewer than 5 bidders

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Salena

1 year ago

B) if the competition is restricted

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Audra

1 year ago

A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively

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Carmelina

1 year 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

1 year ago

D) when the tender is of low value

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Kristofer

1 year ago

B) if the competition is restricted

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Mozell

1 year ago

A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively

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Katina

1 year 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

1 year ago

Agreed, reducing timescales makes sense when there's not much competition.

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Wilda

1 year ago

So true, might as well speed up the process in that case.

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Johnetta

1 year ago

Exactly, it's like a one-horse race with fewer than 5 bidders.

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Merilyn

1 year ago

Yes, C is the correct answer. Fewer bidders means less competition.

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Justine

1 year 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

1 year ago

User 2: Yeah, it's much more efficient than dealing with physical paperwork.

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Janella

1 year ago

User 1: I agree, electronic submissions can definitely speed things up.

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Marta

1 year ago

But what if the competition is restricted? Wouldn't that also reduce timescales?

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Devora

1 year ago

I agree with Tegan. Electronic submission can definitely speed up the process.

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Maia

1 year 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

1 year 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

1 year ago

C) if there are fewer than 5 bidders

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Judy

1 year ago

B) if the competition is restricted

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Terry

1 year ago

A) if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively

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Tegan

1 year ago

I think a buyer can reduce timescales if tenders are received by electronic submission exclusively.

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