After a bid process concludes and an award is made, there should be a debriefing...

After a bid process concludes and an award is made, it is important to inform unsuccessful bidders that they were not awarded the contract and notify the end users of the successful supplier. This debriefing process maintains transparency and professionalism. Unsuccessful bidders should be given feedback on why their bids were not selected to help them improve future proposals, while end users need to know which supplier will be fulfilling the contract to ensure smooth coordination and implementation.

References:

CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply). (2021). Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP). (2018). Public Procurement Guide.