Scenario: John Readings Pty. Ltd. Re-design Bookstore Caf The Procurement Director has asked you to assist the building contractor to manage the process of tendering from local landscape companies for the external landscaping requirements of the cafes. The schedule of store redevelopment and space requiring landscaping will be as follows:

1. Hobart - 8 square meters

2. Launceston - 18 square meters

3. Adelaide - 12 square meters

4. Collins Street Melbourne - no external landscaping required

5. Geelong - 13 square meters

6. Ballarat - 15 square meters

7. Sydney city - no external landscaping required

8. Parramatta - 7 square meters

9. Canberra - 10 square meters

10. Byron Bay - 21 square meters

This will include the preparation of garden surfaces including removal of existing concrete, planting in a tropical theme, weed matting and bark chipping. Plants are not to exceed 2 metres in height and should be low maintenance. You are required to obtain information from suitable suppliers.

1. Draft an email to relevant stakeholders obtaining approval for procurement processes to be undertaken.

2. Provide a project status report.