Table 2 Advantages of competitive tender versus direct procurement reported by KIs
Competitive tender | Competitive negotiation/Direct procurement |
|---|---|
-Lower procurement prices (reported by 17 KIs) | -Less expensive process (reported by 1KI) |
-Assurance of getting quality medicines (6 KIs) | -Wider pool of suppliers to select from (1KI) |
-Most suppliers deliver medicines to providers for free (1 KI) |