When to consider undertaking multilateral sourcing in buying of goods and services for an organisation?

Provide a high level of health protection

Include clear definitions that ensure consistency and reassurance to the rule of law

Based on excellent, transparent and objective legal advice in risk assessment and risk management and reporting

Include a provision allowing for precautionary measures and interim measures when identifying health risks from an unacceptable level until the completion of a full risk assessment

To include provisions on the right of consumers to obtain accurate and adequate information

Include provisions on the tracking and withdrawal of food products from the market when any problem arises

With the prospect of scarcity of a strategic goods and services, or rising prices  alternative resources must be taken to ensure continuity of the supply chain and to create a balance in negotiating capacity

When you want to create a balance between the bargaining power of buyers and the bargaining power of suppliers.