Description of relational interfaces in traditional research procurement procedures and selected projects at different stages of procurement
| Procurement stage | Traditional research procurement procedures in alpha | Projects A and C (more toward interactive interfaces) | Project B (more toward Translative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main interface | Standardized/Specified | Interactive and translative | Interactive and translative |
| Pre-procurement and definition of needs | Standardized assortment of the defined service using formal call for proposals, strict specifications and standardized templates | Joint development between buyer and supplier, with an open-ended dialogue in informal agreements to exploit their combined resources | The buying party’s needs are based on the functionality of the policy research service, and the supplier must translate the functional needs into specific deliverables |
| Procurement process | Fixed contracts, predefined deliverables, formal communication channels | Informal collaboration alongside formal structures, with negotiation based on emergent needs | Contracts formalize initial flexible agreements, ensuring alignment with procurement rules while adapting to evolving requirements |
| Service collaboration, monitoring & evaluation | Standardized monitoring templates, predefined KPIs, structured reporting | Mix of informal and formal evaluation, ad hoc coordination, ongoing adjustments based on feedback | Performance metrics adapted to project needs, blending formalized reporting with flexible evaluation methods |
| Procurement stage | Traditional research procurement procedures in alpha | Projects A and C (more toward interactive interfaces) | Project B (more toward Translative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main interface | Standardized/Specified | Interactive and translative | Interactive and translative |
| Pre-procurement and definition of needs | Standardized assortment of the defined service using formal call for proposals, strict specifications and standardized templates | Joint development between buyer and supplier, with an open-ended dialogue in informal agreements to exploit their combined resources | The buying party’s needs are based on the functionality of the policy research service, and the supplier must translate the functional needs into specific deliverables |
| Procurement process | Fixed contracts, predefined deliverables, formal communication channels | Informal collaboration alongside formal structures, with negotiation based on emergent needs | Contracts formalize initial flexible agreements, ensuring alignment with procurement rules while adapting to evolving requirements |
| Service collaboration, monitoring & evaluation | Standardized monitoring templates, predefined KPIs, structured reporting | Mix of informal and formal evaluation, ad hoc coordination, ongoing adjustments based on feedback | Performance metrics adapted to project needs, blending formalized reporting with flexible evaluation methods |
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