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GSCN Procurement Score™

A practical capability check for businesses — not a government tender portal and not a regulated audit. GSCN focuses on workflow, tools and readiness alongside Kenya’s public systems (e-GP, PPIP, PPRA resources).

1. Purchase approvals

Informal / verbal only Partial written approvals Documented approval levels for all purchases

2. Supplier management

No controlled supplier list Basic contact list Maintained register with status and evaluation

3. RFQs and quotations

Single quote or informal pricing Sometimes compare quotes Structured RFQ and comparison for material buys

4. Purchase orders

Orders mostly by chat / phone Some POs / LPOs used Consistent PO/LPO tracking and references

5. Inventory control

No stock records Partial stock visibility Stock records with reorder levels

6. Contracts

Contracts not tracked centrally Some contracts filed Register with expiry and ownership

7. Documentation

Hard to retrieve purchase history Partial records Traceable request → RFQ → PO → delivery trail

8. Procurement risk

Risks not recorded Discussed informally Documented risks with owners and actions

9. Spend visibility

Little visibility by category/supplier Some monthly totals Regular spend and KPI review

10. Technology / tools

Unstructured spreadsheets / email Basic trackers in place Structured toolkit used consistently

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Bands: 0–39 Foundational · 40–59 Developing · 60–74 Managed · 75–89 Advanced · 90–100 Leading. Educational self-assessment only — not PPRA/e-GP accreditation.