”Solicitation” is the general term given to transactions that are used to advertise a requirement and invite vendors to respond with bids or proposals, or to qualify vendors for a second stage of the bid process. Solicitations transactions in CGI Advantage Procurement may also be used for reverse auctions, surplus auctions or sales.
The Procurement Management page is the central repository for all Solicitation transactions, milestones, and notes for a procurement. Refer to the “Procurement Management” topic for more information.
The Solicitation State is delivered with the SO Transaction Type.
This user guide will concentrate on the following areas regarding the Solicitation State: