Revisiting IMSS' pre-solicitation activities for a stronger procurement function

This chapter identifies various constraints and shortcomings in the pre-solicitation activities of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), notably in market research and preparation of requirement definitions. Opportunities for IMSS to improve its procurement strategies are also presented, notably through the use of a larger range of evaluation and selection criteria. Finally, the chapter discusses how the current use of unique reference prices hinders urgent procurement activities of decentralised units.