GovCon Chamber of Commerce

JANUARY 9, 2024

If you are a small businesses seeking federal contracts in 2024, you must prioritize your visibility and attractiveness to federal buyers. Join Neil McDonnell for a 'behind the curtain' preview at how federal agency buyers really do their market research and what you need to do to capture their attention and be competitive in 2024.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024. The IoT DPS is due to end in September 2024 and we are currently reviewing the strategy for the future and this will be communicated in due course.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Our Director, Nick Ford, returns with his second vlog of 2024! In his latest vlog, Nick provides an update highlighting what we’ve achieved over the last quarter, including exciting events and recent publications, as well as what’s coming up over the next few months across the Scottish procurement community.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The module provides buyers and suppliers with an easy-to-use service that enables buyers to electronically create and issue SPD requests based on the SPD (Scotland) template, and to link them to their contract notices. The SPD module in PCS is available to all users who need to carry out electronic SPD requests.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

The 15 th annual Meet the Buyer National event takes place on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Meet the Buyer 2024 Alongside headline partners, Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, over 55 exhibitors have already signed up to engage with suppliers on the day. However, all are welcome!

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

This methodology has been developed to encourage tenders to be appropriately priced such that works can be provided which meet the specified requirements without placing unsustainable financial pressures on either the Supplier or the Client Projects.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Part 2 will cover the debarment list; contract award process and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Our Director, Nick Ford, returns with his first vlog of 2024! Welcome to my first vlog of 2024, highlighting what we’ve achieved over the first quarter of the year and taking a look at what’s coming up. Thank you The post Scottish Procurement Vlog – 2024 appeared first on Public Procurement and Property.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024). government’s supplier base. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

The total value of such contracts was more than 535 billion pounds in 2023 and is already at 400 billion for 2024 to date. The opportunity for suppliers is to be active and willing participants in helping the public sector and contracting authorities to achieve its goals. What can suppliers do? And therein lies the problem.

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National , at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks!

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Federal News Network

APRIL 9, 2024

Topics include key provisions in the 2024 NDAA impacting procurement and the industrial base, the DFARS commercial item rule and regulatory creep, the impact of a recent federal circuit decision on EULAs and third party suppliers’ ability to seek redress under a government contract.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Tom Temin Yeah, GSA is certainly not the GSA of our fathers and grandfathers in terms of the contracting opportunities that offers and maybe you’re biased, but review what you think are some of the strengths that it brings towards headed into 2024. And so ultimately, you see the same suppliers show up in multiple contract vehicles.

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ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The German Supply Chain Act, or Lieferkettengesetz, is a new piece of legislation that came into effect January 2023 with an extended remit from January 1, 2024. However, the scope will be extended to companies that employ at least 1,000 employees from 1 January 2024. By Jan-Hendrik Sohn.

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Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Prepare your business for Meet the Buyer North 2024 With just one week to go until Meet the Buyer North, now is the perfect time to plan your visit. Prepare your contact information When you connect with a buyer or another supplier on the day, you’ll want to exchange your contact information. Browse SDP’s free tender training here!

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Supplier Development Programme (SDP) and Scottish Borders Council are set to host the 3rd annual Meet the Buyer South event on 29 October at The Volunteer Hall, Galashiels. More than 400 people have already registered to attend Meet the Buyer South 2024, on 29 October in Galashiels.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] Wake Up AP, Before it’s Too Late! It’s already hit most Latin American countries, India, China and Italy, but the next big wave hits France in 2024. Every supplier will be forced to send Government approved invoices to their clients.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Legislative landmarks: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024 form the legislative backbone of the reforms. The Procurement Bill was introduced in the House of Lords in May 2022, receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2023. February 2025: Publication of the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS).

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Kluwer Arbitration

AUGUST 9, 2024

On 7 June 2024, the Dutch Arbitration Association (“DAA”) held its annual conference (the Dutch Arbitration Day “DAD”). Where contracts contain arbitration agreements, parties ( e.g. , suppliers and demanders) may litigate their disputes over non-compliance with ESG-provisions before an arbitral tribunal.

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Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization — 09/10/2024 [link] Download audio Defense contractors aren’t the only ones preparing for the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. That’s part of the supplier performance risk system, DLA’s authoritative source for vendor performance.

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Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2024

Only two weeks to go until the Supplier Development Programme’s seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event , on 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. The Supplier Development Programme is also delighted to introduce the first ever Health Zone at Meet the Buyer North, sponsored by NHS National Services Scotland.

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Art of Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In July of 2024, the USDA suspended production at a Boar’s Head meat processing plant in Jarratt, Virginia and the. The post Liverwurst, Listeria, and Liability: Food Safety at Boar’s Head appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

62797, 62827 (May 7, 2024), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) awarded approximately $4.9 The post An Uplifting Tale: Crane Supplier Recovers Breach Damages Because Commercial-Item Contract Did Not Incorporate Stop-Work Clause appeared first on Government Contracts Legal Forum. In Konecranes Nuclear Equip.

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GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Register in the HHS Vendor Supplier Portal to rise above your competition. The HHS Vendor Supplier Portal HHS awards approximately $30B to government contractors but there are 12 Operating Divisions in HHS and e ach procures their own goods and services independently.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

6936, the Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2024, was introduced in the House earlier this month by Representatives Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Zachary Nunn (R-IA-3), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), and Marcus Molinaro (R-NY-19). Comments are due March 18, 2024. Companion legislation, S. 2] 13 CFR 125.18(b)(2)(ii). b)(2)(ii). [3]

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 11, 2024

We are looking for a Supplier who can demonstrate they align with the values of the AROS, which includes a commitment to anti-racism and intersectional practice.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

It provides a list of pre-qualified suppliers for a variety of requirements, via three filters (type of civils works, location and value band). Suppliers are now able to submit applications to join the DPS via PCS-T (additional details are included within the Contract Notice). A DPS is an agile electronic method of procurement.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Become a Sponsor of the 2024 Spring Training Conference! We would like to thank our current sponsors: 2024 Spring Training Conference, May 8-9 To view the 2024 Sponsorship Prospectus, click here. The Coalition’s Spring Training Conference is quickly approaching! Companion legislation, S.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 29, 2024

The supplier is a small and medium sized enterprise (SME). Public Sector organisations are able to order their services with the supplier on the framework via a direct award. The framework supplier has committed to paying the Real Living Wage.

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Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Framework will appoint suppliers who are assessed as having the skills and expertise to design and deliver high quality and inclusive engagements with a wide range of people – particularly those identified as being seldom heard and furthest from decision making. The deadline to complete this survey is Wednesday 7 February 2024.

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Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

Scotland Excel’s Estates Management Expo will take place on Tuesday 17 September 2024 at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. Delegates will have an opportunity to meet with framework suppliers to discuss their construction journey and consider new and innovative ways of working.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards are due TODAY, October 25, 2024. Prepare for 2025: Post-Election Federal Procurement Insights at the Fall Training Conference The 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? Excellence in Partnership Award Nominations Due TODAY!

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Coalition invites you to register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! Showcase Your Brand at the 2024 Fall Training Conference! Level one and basic Level two certifications can be obtained through annual self-attestations submitted to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The post Top Priorities for IT Spend in 2024 appeared first on Art of Procurement. Technology spend poses a unique set of challenges for procurement. Cost increases, waste and inefficiency, a crowded marketplace, and the.

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Government Contracts

APRIL 26, 2024

has been hit with a putative investor class action alleging the company failed to properly apprise investors about the likelihood that it would not secure a fire retardant supplier contract with the U.S. Forest Service ahead of 2024's fire season. Mineral producer Compass Minerals International Inc.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

It’s going to bring in some really new key enhancements that are going to benefit both our suppliers as well as our acquisition workforce and customers,” Shepherd said in an interview on Ask the CIO. “On What this means for our suppliers is we’re going to be able to automate publishing to GSA Advantage! On the Advantage!

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