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What are forward auctions?

Forward auctions are, essentially, eAuctions in which bidding starts with the lowest possible price and the bid value increases gradually. Such auctions usually feature a single supplier offering goods or services and buyers competing against each other by submitting higher bids. The highest bid wins.

GEP SMART™, with its advanced buying analytics, enables procurement organizations to set custom-bidding parameters, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance of winning contracts. Learn more about GEP’s real-time eAuction platform solutions.

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