Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Finalists for the 2023/24 GO Awards Scotland have been announced. These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. appeared first on Public Procurement and Property.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 23, 2024

We have published our latest annual report covering Scottish Government’s procurement activity in 2022 to 2023. In 2022 to 2023 public sector bodies spent over £1.3 This report showcases the real Power of Procurement. The post Scottish Government Annual Procurement Report 2022 to 2023 published appeared first on.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Further information on this framework is available here.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program?

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Further information on this framework is available here.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The impactful figures in these reports really do showcase the real power of procurement and a big thank you to all of you as Heads of Procurement for publishing your annual procurement reports for 2022-2023 along with your procurement strategies.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Read More : Under Pressure, Will Procurement Take Performance Higher in 2023?

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While fiscal 2023 isn’t available yet, HigherGov, a government market intelligence company, estimates that DoD had over 1,200 active OTAs worth about $23.6 The Defense Department is increasingly turning to Other Transaction Authority contracts (OTAs) as a mechanism to fund research and development projects.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sector’s 2023 achievements. Now, there’s just not enough time for me to mention every highlight of 2023.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Empowering individuals with ownership of their own data Starting in July 2023, hundreds of staff at the Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System ( HOPICS ) began using Kiip to store documents, complete forms and applications, and streamline communications with incoming customers.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 2, 2023

The paper builds on my ongoing research on digital technologies and procurement governance, and focuses on the interaction between the strategic goals of procurement centralisation and digitalisation set by the European Commission in its 2017 public procurement strategy.

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Discussions & Clarifications

JUNE 16, 2023

military and defense industry experts from around the globe at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space conference in April 2023 to discuss innovation and adoption in procurement strategies in the Department of Defense (DoD), particularly by leveraging commercial partners.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. Work on the re-let has commenced and currently it is out to Tender.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Legislation & Frameworks Supporting Social Value Objectives Social value frameworks vary globally but share a unified purpose: creating a better world through procurement. Procurement Act Social Value 2023 This Social Value Act requires public entities to consider social, economic, and environmental benefits when awarding contracts.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Over our last strategy from 2019-2023, we estimate that our work had an indirect positive impact on an estimated 209 million lives and US$116 billion dollars of public spending. Our bold new target firmly centers our work on this theme for the next six years. Open contracting has been the gift that keeps giving.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

ASPR reports that in 2023, healthcare organizations saw a 128 percent increase in ransomware attacks. ASPR is looking to lead the cyber incident response by bringing together leaders from HHS, other Federal agencies, and the private sector through the following four-pronged strategy. 1] 89 FR 85072. [2] 23, 2020, 2020 CPD P412.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Having spent over $100 billion on information technology (IT) products and services in 2023, the federal government sees itself as a market driver able to steer industry policy through government-wide procurement strategies.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

billion savings by 2023-24. This submission provides further details on the structure and functioning of NHS Supply Chain than those included in the National Audit Office’s report “NHS Supply Chain and efficiencies in procurement” (2023-24, HC 390). The full text of my submission is reproduced below, in case of interest.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 29, 2024

Simpson said in 2023, the PIL trained over 1,600 people in just its coaching clinic , which is for individuals who want to start to coach teams and do things like the PIL and help mentor and support others to use innovations within their own organizations. He said the “train-the-trainer” model continues to work well for the PIL.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By engaging suppliers as a trusted and valued part of the procurement ecosystem, the Cabinet Office has helped foster a healthier, more dynamic supply chain. The Procurement Act, which has many aims similar to the NAO’s recommendations, aims to reduce administrative costs while increasing flexibility for contracting authorities.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

The Benefits of Source-to-Pay The market for S2P has evolved significantly in recent years, becoming an essential component of procurement strategy for most companies. This process handles the execution of the payment, instructing the bank or payment provider and reconciling that with the invoice, order, etc.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

To enable a modern procurement strategy, organizations should: Prioritize total value and return on investment over nominal cost. Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs. In 2023, AWS announced that it had joined the FinOps Foundation as a premier member. What actions should we take?

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

Accordingly, government contractors should approach the immediate compliance obligations summarized above with one eye on future procurement restrictions and preferences. [1] Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) at 5 (Aug.

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VWV

JANUARY 27, 2025

With just one month left until the Procurement Act 2023 officially takes effect, the clock is ticking for organisations to ensure theyre fully prepared. Updated your procurement documents to comply with the Acts requirements? Your procurement readiness checklist: Update your procurement strategy and contract procedural rules.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt. As of 2023, the US was the UKs largest single export market, accounting for approximately 21.7% Are you ready to strengthen your procurement strategies and safeguard your supply chain?

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now, looking ahead, we are getting close to publishing our own Scottish Government Annual Procurement Report for 2023 to 24, as well as the annual Ministerial Report of Procurement Activity in Scotland, which provides a fantastic overview of public procurement activity across the whole of Scotland in 22 and 23.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. Keep your procurement team informed and compliant. Let Tracker Intelligence help you in the best way possible.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Source: [link] The Key Challenges In Public Procurement Regulatory Complexity With the Procurement Act 2023 evolving, procurement is treated with a lot of oversight.

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