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This part of ISO 10845 describes processes, methods and procedures for the establishment within an organization of a procurement system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective. This part of ISO 10845 a) describes generic procurement processes around which an employer can develop its procurement system, b) establishes basic requirements for the conduct of an employer's employees, agents, board members and office bearers when engaging in procurement, c) establishes the framework for the development of an employer's procurement policy, including any secondary procurement policy, and d) establishes generic methods and procedures for procurements, including those pertaining to disposals. Guidance on the application of certain clauses is provided in Annex A and on the establishment and management of procurement processes in Annex E. An approach for obtaining best-value procurement outcomes is outlined in Annex B. Various types of procurement procedures are discussed in Annexes C, F and G. A tender-adjudication procedure to challenge decisions made during the tender process is given in Annex D and suggested Auction Data is given in Annex H.