Accreditation can simplify the work of procuring authorities in designing procurement documentation, facilitate assessment and evaluation in award decisions, and during follow-up.

For example, a procuring entity or authority can require that the supplier, product, or process be certified according to a standard. This becomes a qualification requirement, which must be met at the time of bid submission.

Another example where accreditation can be helpful is during follow-up. Accreditation can be used as a tool to ensure that the established requirements are not only met at the time of procurement but are continuously achieved.