Glossary

We understand that procurement can be confusing. Organisations often use different terms to describe the same thing. With that in mind, we designed this glossary to make buying with us and navigating our website easier. It is not designed to be an extensive list of all procurement terms.

Containing

• route to market

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Route to market

The route you take to buy goods or services from a supplier. All commercial agreements and lots must define their route to market. This can be further competition, direct award, eAuctions or catalogue (such as the purchasing platform).

For more information read ‘choosing the right route to market’.