the software. We should then operate a competitive tendering process in our normal way and ensure compliance with any necessary technical standards such as data protection issues'. The stakeholders of JDPi have indicated that they will support the new tendering exercise as they have heard about an e-auction (reverse auction) system which is used to obtain bids on line and believe that this could save valuable time. Your Task 1. Discuss the benefits for JDPi of using a competitive tendering approach (as well as the use of e-auction) to source the IT system. What common challenges faced by procurement and supply chain managers can be overcame? What other ways/strategies can be used to minimise those challenges? [L.O.1] Capgemini UK PLC compiled a report basically confirming that the system could be upgraded to meet the new requirements. JDPi then issued a formal invitation to tender for the work involved. This invitation to tender (ITT) was issued on the basis of JDPi 'Standard Terms for IT Services'. These included the following clauses: JDPi Standard Terms for IT Services 1 These terms are binding on both the Customer (JDPi and the Supplier (----) and can only be varied with the consent of the Customer. 2 The Customer shall provide such information and facilities as the Customer considers necessary for the Supplier to carry out the services. 3 The Customer shall be responsible for ensuring that the necessary operational and environmental conditions are maintained for use of the System. 4 The Customer agrees to comply with all the Supplier's reasonable instructions concerning the usage, modification, control and testing of the System in addition to ensuring that the Customer's employees are adequately trained in the correct use of the System. 5 The Supplier shall take reasonable care to ensure that, in the execution of the work, which is the object of this Contract, it does not unnecessarily interfere with the operations of the Customer, its employees or any other contractor employed by the Customer. The Contract C Charges for the Services shall be completed by the Supplier. The