A regional development agency awarded a security services contract after a rushed tender process that excluded several qualified bidders without formal explanation. The selected provider underperformed and public criticism followed regarding how the award decision had been made. Which one of the following underlying issues most likely contributed to the failure of this contract?

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Lack of clarity on performance roles
defined in the contract documentation

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Error in assessing total value due to
inconsistent application of evaluation standards

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Misalignment between the buyer’s needs and
supplier’s service capabilities

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Inflexible timelines imposed during the
implementation and ramp-up phase

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