December 2009 
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Greetings, Suppliers!
  
The Supplier Source provides suppliers with up-to-date assistance for doing business with the State.
 
Have you ever wondered who is on the other end when you call our procurement help desk? Wonder no longer as this issue features the DOAS Help Desk support team.
 
Additionally, we have a new "Next Step Marketing" section devoted to giving you that "next step" advice for landing business once you have acquired a statewide contract.
 
Rounding out this issue is a supplier seminars update and tips from our supplier trainer Dorna Scott on responding to sourcing events. So read on and let us know what you think of this issue! 
 
DOAS Procurement Help Desk:
Your Direct Line to Quality Service
Meet the help desk team that provides procurement assistance for more than 1,000 supplier and DOAS employee calls per month.
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Dorna C. ScottImportant Team Georgia MarketplaceTM Bidding Information
Take note as supplier trainer Dorna Scott offers important tips to use when responding to a sourcing event! 
Read More >>
 
 
 
 
Electronic Bid Notification Has Changed
 
As bidders and suppliers, you've had the opportunity to utilize the email event notification system free of charge since Team Georgia MarketplaceTM began in January 2009. However, recently, the State of Georgia has joined many governmental agencies in charging a small fee for this service. If you opt not subscribe, you can view and respond to all posted events using the Georgia Procurement Registry. Read More >>
 
 
 
Purchasing ExpoSupplier Seminars A Success
Hear directly from suppliers about the benefits of these seminars and then register for an upcoming seminar near you! Read More >>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We hope you have found this communication helpful and informative, as it is our goal to support the important relationship you have with Georgia government.  
 
Thank you for your partnership as we strive to provide optimal procurement services throughout the State of Georgia. 
 
Sincerely,  
DOAS State Purchasing
  
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In This Issue
DOAS Procurement Help Desk
Important Bidding Information
Electronic Notification Changes
Supplier Seminars Success
Next Step Marketing
 
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Team Georgia Marketplace
  
 
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