Question:

(a) Selection of Consultant;

(i) Give the reasons why an Expression of Interest may be required as a first step in the Procurement of Consultancy services.

(ii) Give four methods of selection of Consultant through Request for Proposal.

(iii) Give two examples when and why Consultants could find themselves in the position of Conflict of Interest in a process of selection of Consultant.

(b) Preparation of Standard Bidding Document

(i) Name three types of Procurement which requires a marking system to select the best evaluated bid/proposal.

(ii) In what circumstances a public body may have recourse to the Restricted Bidding method for procurement of Goods or Works.

(iii) Explain the payment and delivery terms of three possible INCOTERM modes that could be selected for procurement of goods that are not manufactured in Mauritius.