SNw 042 The Real Issues in BIS: IntroductionThis article provides an overview of the main components of the approach to Business Information System investment success as first detailed in my book in 2004 and elaborated on and taught since then
Std 006 Procurement: 00c Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure AgreementA simple confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement which you can tailor and elaborate on as you see fit and which may vary depending on your legal jurisdiction and your attorney. I recommend that this initial document is kept simple as you want ALL persons attending the initial tender briefings to sign this
You would possibly have a much more comprehensive agreement for your short list bidders and possibly more comprehensive still for your final choice although I personally hold that very detailed documents of this sort tend to be excessive
Std 009 Procurement: 01 Request for Proposal for Business Systems SolutionThis is the heart of the tender and contains a large number of tough clauses that are directed at ensuring a realistic bid with a robust platform for realistic negotiation and a tough contract that is directed at ensuring performance
There is a more detailed version of this document at the end of this page for larger projects with a more detailed procurement process