Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background “Scottish Government’s vision for public participation is that people can be involved in the decisions that affect them, making Scotland a more inclusive, sustainable and successful place” – George Adam MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business, 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We received an 86 out of 100, returning to the record high score we received in 2021 during our intensive COVID-19 response and recovery support. When we asked which issue areas are most important to you, we saw a deep alignment with our own increased investment in anticorruption, sustainability, and electronic procurement.

E-procurement 76

E-procurement Public Procurement Capacity Procurement 76

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Such a requirement has, for example, also been included as part of the revision of the ICC Rules, the VIAC Rules and the Delos Rules in 2021, as well as the AIAC Arbitration Rules in 2023. Hoebeke, The Future of International Arbitration, 6 October 2021 ). Wanders, The Envisaged 2022 NAI Arbitration Rules, 9 November 2021 ).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Efficiency Quality Management 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

2- Sovereign thematic issuances are increasingly relevant Sustainable debt instruments are becoming increasingly relevant in the capital markets. Among the main advantages of thematic bonds issuance, the document points out: Alignment of policies with contributions to sustainable objectives.

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

As part of the seven-month feasibility study in 2021, we assessed the feasibility of the technical baseline of CON-IT for the core contracting module (CCM), as is typical in a procurement process. Increase supports additional sustainment costs, which includes licenses for functionality releases and user accession.

Procurement 119

Procurement Electronics Contract Evaluation 119

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Fiscal rules have become a common policy tool to promote the sustainability of public finances, as the number of countries with at least one fiscal rule has grown from ten in 1991 to more than 100 by 2021.

Influencing 52

Influencing Budget Quality Sustainability 52

The Softly Spark

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

“A marketer’s advertisement features a picture of a laser printer in a bird’s nest balancing on a tree branch, surrounded by a dense forest. The United Kingdom’s regulatory agency, the Competition and Markets Authority, introduced its Green Claims Code in 2021 and is relatively new to the greenwashing game. Make a change.’”

IT 52

IT Balance Ethics Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 10, 2024

Given the evolution of arbitral practice during this time, the UK Government in 2021 asked the Law Commission to consider potential amendments to the Act to ensure that it continues to be ‘state of the art’. The Law Commission concluded that wholesale reform of the Arbitration Act was not necessary or desirable in order to achieve that aim.

Balance 52

Balance Evaluation Import Utilities 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 29, 2024

According to a 2021 study , since the 2015 Dutch court decision (upheld on appeal) in Urgenda v. In 2021, in Milieudefensie v. As such, the decision may embolden claimants elsewhere to bring similar human rights-based claims seeking action on climate change.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Balance IT Corruption 52

Import and Trade Remedies

AUGUST 30, 2023

The submission provides a non-exhaustive list of issues that WTO Members can consider to rebalance trade rules to facilitate sustainable economic transformation in developing countries, especially those in Africa. reached a deal in 2021 to suspend application of retaliatory tariffs worth USD 11.5

Export 40

Export Negotiation Manufacturing Import 40

Inter-American Development Bank

MAY 31, 2022

In the fourth quarter of 2021, 137 countries reached a ground-breaking agreement on the reform of international aspects of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) within the OECD-coordinated Inclusive Framework (IF) on BEPS (Base Erosion and Profit Shifting). New features of the proposal It is important to acknowledge that is a very innovative proposal.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Distribution Electronics Accountability 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From February 2025, it will introduce a new system of procurement regulation that is meant, among other goals, to create flexibility and to allow for a different balancing of competing considerations in guiding procurement in the public interest. It is thus interesting to see how the PA23 has articulated its view of the public interest.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Beyond implementation, agencies can further utilize this data to monitor and measure the health and success of the work and its resources for a more sustained future state. She is a recipient of the 2022 Samuel J. DLA is the U.S.

Data 69

Data Logistics Management Sustainability 69

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 2:00PM EDT | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal departments and agencies are making headway in meeting the requirements of Executive Order 14028, issued in May 2021, to strengthen their cybersecurity by implementing a zero trust architecture. Dr. Sahlin joined GDIT in January 2021. A graduate of the U.S.

Leadership 52

Leadership Engineering Collaboration Management 52

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Inflation is generally down from 2021, but is still high in too many places, and is expected to persist in 2023. ” [5] Iron ore prices are down from 2021, but still above 2015-2019 averages. “In percent from June 2021 to June 2022. .” percent from June 2021 to June 2022. Wages and salaries rose 5.7

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

Procurement Notes

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The sovereign acts doctrine attempts to balance[ ] the Governments need for freedom to legislate with its obligation to honor its contracts by asking whether the sovereign act is properly attributable to the Government as contractor. [62] Generally speaking, the Government seeking to balance the budget is laudable. 48] Brian A.

Government 40

Government Government E-procurement Contract 40

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The importance and positive contribution of public procurement law to the adequate management of public funds may seem difficult to appreciate in ordinary times, and there are recurrent calls for a reduction of the administrative burden and bureaucracy related to procurement procedures, checks and balances.

Public Procurement 105

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 105

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 7, 2024

Biden’s Buy American Initiative Background In January 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers (the E.O.) Addresses the Balance of Payments Program, though the program remains unchanged by the rule. firms and workers.”

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain E-procurement Price Thresholds 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

FAR & Beyond: Thoughts on “What is Fair and Reasonable? Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” Emphasis added.) See Section 2.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 15, 2024

Latin America and the Caribbean are at a crossroads of environmental sustainability and inclusive development; and public governance plays a critical role in a fair green transition, especially given existing inequalities, limited fiscal capacity, and deteriorating public trust.

Government 52

Government Government Data Public Procurement 52

The Softly Spark

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

“A marketer’s advertisement features a picture of a laser printer in a bird’s nest balancing on a tree branch, surrounded by a dense forest. The United Kingdom’s regulatory agency, the Competition and Markets Authority, introduced its Green Claims Code in 2021 and is relatively new to the greenwashing game. Make a change.’”

IT 52

IT Sustainability Ethics Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

De Luca also explored whether the EUs 2021 proposal to carve out fossil fuel investments from protection under the ECT contributed to the breakdown of the modernisation process within the EU. The modernised ECT is a more environmentally friendly treaty compared to its predecessor.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Contract Balance IT 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Hirose assumed her current position in February 2024, after having served as a Deputy Secretary General since 2021. I joined the Secretariat in 2021 during the then-ongoing negotiations to modernise the ECT. Is it an advantage for promoting sustainable development through the ECT, or a shortcoming that could hinder its pursuit?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Sustainability Contract Finance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

On the heels of the Amazon ruling in 2021 (covered here ), the Draft Bill also gives statutory recognition to and aims to facilitate emergency arbitrations (seated in India). This is an important acknowledgement that India’s Model BIT 2016 did not strike the right balance between the rights of states and investors.

Balance 52

Balance Finance Government Government 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

On the heels of the Amazon ruling in 2021 (covered here ), the Draft Bill also gives statutory recognition to and aims to facilitate emergency arbitrations (seated in India). This is an important acknowledgement that India’s Model BIT 2016 did not strike the right balance between the rights of states and investors.

Balance 52

Balance Finance Government Government 52

FedScoop

MARCH 31, 2025

At the same time, the costs of the program had ballooned to the point that in 2021, the State Department Inspector General estimated the cost at $200 to $600 million but was unable to determine the total cost of the ConsularOne modernization program with any precision due to poor department oversight of contracts.

Capacity 58

Capacity Export Efficiency Supply Chain 58

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Fields career is a testament to dedication, professionalism, and excellence in public service.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52

FedScoop

JUNE 6, 2024

The tax agency said the program received more than $90 million in refunds and reported $35 million in balances due during its pilot run. billion from fiscal 2024 funding levels, is the culmination of months of sustained attacks on Direct File from GOP members of Congress , state attorneys general and state treasurers and comptrollers.

Budget 121

Budget Balance Finance Electronics 121

Federal News Network

APRIL 1, 2025

Michael Duffey, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, was asked about CMMC in advance policy questions submitted ahead of his March 27 nomination hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. In 2021, Pentagon officials initiated a major review of CMMC.

Balance 81

Balance Networking Sustainability Evaluation 81