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# The key stages of the procurement process

### There are five key stages in the procurement process

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[Stage 1: Planning](/training-content/procurement-data-crash-course/module-1-how-the-public-procurement-process-works/1.1-understanding-the-public-procurement-process/the-key-stages-of-the-procurement-process/stage-1-planning.md)
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[Stage 2: Initiation](/training-content/procurement-data-crash-course/module-1-how-the-public-procurement-process-works/1.1-understanding-the-public-procurement-process/the-key-stages-of-the-procurement-process/stage-2-initiation.md)
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[Stage 3: Selection & award](/training-content/procurement-data-crash-course/module-1-how-the-public-procurement-process-works/1.1-understanding-the-public-procurement-process/the-key-stages-of-the-procurement-process/stage-3-selection-and-award.md)
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[Stage 4: Contract](/training-content/procurement-data-crash-course/module-1-how-the-public-procurement-process-works/1.1-understanding-the-public-procurement-process/the-key-stages-of-the-procurement-process/stage-4-contract.md)
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[Stage 5: Implementation](/training-content/procurement-data-crash-course/module-1-how-the-public-procurement-process-works/1.1-understanding-the-public-procurement-process/the-key-stages-of-the-procurement-process/stage-5-implementation.md)
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