Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

With its mix of charm, history, and major public works set to transform its infrastructure for the future, Rome was the perfect backdrop for our event which was all about harnessing our collective knowledge to make procurement more results-driven, transparent, and impactful across Europe. This trend started long before Covid.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Both the GSAR and FAR were subject to the transparent rule making process whereby the public was provided an opportunity to review and submit comments on proposed rules. Sometime in 2021, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued “FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.”

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In fact, 44% of respondents noted supply risk as a top priority, while 27% cited ESG as a priority–and the percentage of CPOs that have prioritized savings has nearly doubled year over year since 2021. Savings from Sourcing: In 2021, competitive sourcing projects generated an average of 7.7% Tracking the Metrics that Matter.

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Naomi Clews Consultancy

JULY 20, 2023

​The UK Government procured 72% of its large contracts through framework agreements in 2021-22 compared to 43% in 2018-19. Of the 235 large contracts recorded on the public contracts database ' Find a Tender ' between January 2021 and January 2023, 20% of contracts that used open competition only received one bid.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The program holds valuable lessons for others working to empower contracting monitors with different skills and backgrounds to work closely together to foster transparency and better procurement practices in their regions. The first phase, Introductory Course on Public Procurement, took place online from October to December 2021.

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In October 2021, the city launched an SASpeakUp portal, consolidating activity that used to be spread across departments. That trust is essential to the city’s ability to achieve its most important metric for success: the quality of feedback. Be transparent. Building a Brand Through Consistency.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

In 2021, The Hackett Group found in their Supplier Diversity Study that 69% of respondents had global supplier diversity programs with intentions to expand that program over the next several years. These behaviors are commercially advantageous, increasing competition to directly improve quality, drive down costs, and improve project ROI.

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GovLoop

MAY 9, 2023

We need to make sure that our data is provided at low latency with a high level of quality to them and then out to the public as well,”said Kathryn Shontz, Deputy Director of the Satellite and Information Service’s Office of Ground Services within NOAA. “We That’s the level of transparency and clarity that we want to have,” Shontz said.

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ivalua

MARCH 17, 2021

To reduce inefficiencies and fraud, grant activities are governed by several regulations including these two relatively recently enacted laws: The Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2014 (DATA Act) – This law expands on federal awards reporting reforms that began with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Both the GSAR and FAR were subject to the transparent rule making process whereby the public was provided an opportunity to review and submit comments on proposed rules. Sometime in 2021, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) issued FAS Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Redwood City, CA September 21 , 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions , today announced that Asian Paints successfully deployed Ivalua’s Contract Management and Supplier Information solutions to enhance their strategic sourcing processes.

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ivalua

MAY 11, 2021

May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, and PwC, a trusted Ivalua implementation partner, today announced that Arkad S.p.A. Trust, fairness, transparency and respect for Arkad S.p.A.’s REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Arkad S.p.A. “Arkad S.p.A. ” About Ivalua.

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University of Bristol

AUGUST 23, 2021

One of the relatively recent developments in the post-Brexit review of UK public procurement law is the February 2021 proposal for the replacement of the current rules on the commissioning of healthcare services for the purposes of the English NHS (for background, you can watch here ), with a new provider selection regime (‘the proposal’).

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GovLoop

MAY 22, 2023

A March 2021 report explored what a new Chicago early childhood research consortium might look like: “This consortium would bring together cross-disciplinary researchers with policymakers, practitioners, families, and community representatives across sectors (e.g.,

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

The 2020 data strategy stressed that Public procurement data are essential to improve transparency and accountability of public spending, fighting corruption and improving spending quality. In many cases, the data quality needs to be improved.

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GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A March 2021 report explored what a new Chicago early childhood research consortium might look like: “This consortium would bring together cross-disciplinary researchers with policymakers, practitioners, families, and community representatives across sectors (e.g.,

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 14, 2024

Similar to the 2011 Rules, the 2024 Rules continue to be loosely based on the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules , as revised in 2010 (amended in 2013 and 2021), which leaving a wide room for party autonomy. The 2024 Rules aim at increasing efficiency, flexibility and transparency of arbitral proceedings conducted under the auspices of the CRCICA.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 13, 2024

How has ACICA developed since our 2021 interview with former President, Georgia Quick, and what achievements are you most proud of? Some of these initiatives since 2021 which I am proud to highlight include: The continued growth of ACICA’s caseload. First of all, c ongratulations on your appointment as ACICA President.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 11, 2024

Bayzakova in 2019 , the TIAC has played a leading role in advancing arbitration in Uzbekistan and has also hosted successful Uzbek Arbitration Weeks since 2021. In February 2021, Uzbekistan adopted a new Law on International Commercial Arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law. Since the last interview with Ms.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Redwood City, CA – Feb 24, 2021 – Ivalua , a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions , today announced the general availability of its new platform release 168. Out-of-the-box integration to Tealbook now enables customers to discover new suppliers with a single click and access a high-quality source of supplier information.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One could be forgiven for simplifying the goal of procurement to ensuring that public money is well spent , which could be further elaborated (following Schooner 2002 ) to encompass promoting integrity and value for money in the award of public contracts, and acting transparently to facilitate accountability. At first look, s.12(1)

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2024

However, amid various outreach efforts, my main priority is always to ensure that HKIAC’s case administration, arbitral appointment functions, and hearing services are consistently efficient and of top quality, as this is the only way to ensure that parties continue to place their trust in us.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As discussed below a recurring theme was the need to find a balance between having model clauses that were, on the one hand, innovative and likely to lead to faster and more efficient resolution of disputes in practice, while, on the other hand, containing sufficient quality and due process safeguards.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Under pressure to quickly identify new sources of supply, due diligence has–at times been reduced, thereby increasing the likelihood of quality issues, unknowingly supporting forced labor, or exposing organizations to fraud. Supply chains can be both more efficient and more resilient with greater transparency into supply and demand.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Keeping with the title and theme of the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference, “ What is Fair and Reasonable,” this week’s blog addresses what is fair and reasonable transparency. Transparency is the key to effective communication between and among stakeholders in the procurement process. Transparency is in the government’s interests.

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FedScoop

APRIL 10, 2024

The Department of Veterans Affairs provided Congress with a “long overdue” update Tuesday on efforts to modernize its supply chain, fielding questions from lawmakers about the department’s transparency regarding the plan. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont.,

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. A successful example of the market consultation process was the RFI conducted for the Magento Cloud implementation for the public marketplace of framework agreements in 2021.

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Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Denton highlighted in his opening remarks, the timing of this year’s Conference coincided with the United Nations General Assembly, an auspicious reflection of the ICC’s history as a steadfast institution providing neutral, transparent, inclusive, and accountable multilateral platforms for the past 100 years and the century to come.

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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

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University of Bristol

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Moreover, the extent to which AI can deliver such improvements is highly dependent on existing limitations in data availability and quality. Of course, these are desirable improvements, but they should induce lower levels of expectation than the hopes for an AI-based transformation of anti-corruption mechanisms.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In 2021 alone, FEMA awarded 4,281 contracts valued at over $1 billion, highlighting the significant opportunities available for businesses. Documentation throughout the procurement process, including the selection of procurement methods and contract types, is essential for transparency and accountability.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Second, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase transparency for customer agencies and industry partners seeking to do business with FAS. The new structure also can enhance transparency with regard to guidance impacting the MAS program. PAP 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing, is one such example.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

In February 2021, David got the call that Paws for Purple Hearts had a match for him. Using emerging technology and data to streamline and optimize acquisition processes; without sacrificing quality or oversight. Upon returning home, David went to a dark place. His wife urged him to get help.

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Government Contracts & Investigations

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

As part of its Behavioral Health Strategy , CMS aims to improve access and quality of mental health care and services, such as substance use disorder prevention and treatment services. CMS emphases that this is in line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s effort to enhance transparency and data in Part C and Part D plans.

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FedInsider

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Additionally, the government’s initiatives in cybersecurity, open-source software, and AI transparency are shaping the future of health IT. He served as founding host of Scoop News Group’s “Daily Scoop Podcast,” and as SNG’s Vice President of Multimedia Content, from August 2021 through December 2022.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new case study we developed together with Transparency International Ukraine (TI Ukraine) examines how Prozorro’s data analytics tools have become an integral part of the work of more than 30,000 people across government, monitoring institutions, the private sector and civil society, even as the country grapples with Russia’s full-scale invasion.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

The high overall cost of hospital care is naturally top of mind, but so is the lack of transparency and predictability. In Ohio, a state law requiring price transparency that passed two years ago is still tied up in the courts. Yet, it is not as simple as simply implementing any quality spend management software.

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