Take contracting issues into account
/Take contracting issues into account
Technology procurement can present a major hurdle for people working for government and other bureaucratic institutions. Although these rules were often developed with good intentions (like curbing corruption), they can be out of date and make acquiring technology more difficult.
For example, procurement rules may forbid direct contact with platform developers during the bidding stage. This rule can make it difficult to assess options by conducting “test runs.” If this is your situation, seek out current users of the platform and speak to them about their experience.
Institutional rules also sometimes require choosing the cheapest bidder or a domestically operated platform. If you face these restrictions, we recommend clearly defining the specific features or other requirements you need from a digital platform so you can justify its selection instead of other offerings.
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