Buying software for a public organization involves a few key steps:

1. Identify Your Needs Understand the specific needs of your organization and how the software aligns with your goals.

2. Define Software Requirements Outline the features and capabilities that the software must have to meet your organization’s needs.

3. Research Options Identify potential software options that meet your requirements.  Find reputable vendors with a lot of experience.

4. Make a Shortlist Narrow down your options based on their features, cost, and alignment with your organization’s needs.

5. Get concensus with your in house staff and the expected users of the software.

Allow sufficient time to Purchase the Software, and Schedule your Conversion(s) / Training.