The Softly Spark

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The landscape of sustainability claims has evolved, and with the advent of the EU Green Claims Directive, an anti-greenwashing law, the days of casual and unverified claims are now over. It is imperative that brands craft a compelling sustainability narrative that is both clear and transparent.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Vehicle hire contract 2020 to 2023 – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) The existing Cat A Framework for Publishing, Print, Design and Associated Services (PPDAS) is due to expire on 30 September 2025. Early development work on the re-let has commenced.

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AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

With a nationwide decrease in the number of students ages 18-22 enrolling in postsecondary education—known as the enrollment cliff—expected as early as 2025, the UNC System is addressing an increasing need for learning opportunities that enable students who cannot or do not wish to take classes in a traditional on-campus environment.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Establishing a Diversity Committee that introduced the ACICA Wing Person Initiative , and a Sustainability Taskforce , which recently produced a draft Sustainability Protocol for public consultation, to be discussed at ACICA’s sustainability event during AAW. We will roll out the program again for AAW 2025 in Sydney!

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ivalua

JUNE 2, 2016

Niul Burton wrote a great article in Industry Week titled “Procurement 2025: 10 Challenges that Will Transform Global Sourcing”. Sustainability. By 2025, many Directors will be Millennials and will drive to find renewable disposition and consumption approaches to resources while balancing ways to drive revenue. Globalization.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Without competitive bidding, prices go up, and the quality of goods and services languishes. When competition is weak, government departments risk procuring poor-quality tenders, leading to cost overruns, project delays, or failed outcomes. Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Announcing the 2024 Fall Training Conference: “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The theme of this year’s two-day conference will be “ 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ” and will explore the future of the Federal procurement system after the Presidential election. percent.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Register for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition invites you to register for the 2024 Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! The Coalition expects this rule to be in effect sometime during the first half of 2025. Don’t Miss Out!

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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.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Announcing the Healthcare Agenda for the Fall Training Conference – The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? The Coalition for Government Procurement is excited to share the draft agenda for the healthcare-focused day of our 2024 Fall Training Conference, The 2025 Federal Market: What’s Next? ! James Peake , M.D.,

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 25, 2024

NITAAC Extends CIO-SP3 Through April 2025 The National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC) is extending its Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 3 (CIO-SP3) and CIO-SP3 Small Business through April 29, 2025, reports Meritalk. To view the comments, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 1, 2024

GSA plans to reopen the OASIS+ solicitations for open on-ramping in FY 2025. GSA is currently working on a list of properties to sell or dispose of in fiscal year 2025. Reporting should begin by September 1, 2025. The meeting will be held in-person at the Offices of CACI in Reston, VA. To register, click here.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

These clean-energy efforts advance the goals set forth in the Federal Sustainability Plan which tasks the Federal government with transitioning to 100 percent CFE by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Using emerging technology and data to streamline and optimize acquisition processes; without sacrificing quality or oversight.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MARCH 12, 2024

At the federal level, contractors that import products, parts, packaging, equipment or other articles with components that contain PFAS must confront new and extensive regulatory reporting requirements relating to such imports going back to 2011, and they must do so by May 2025. According to the Implementing Instructions for E.O.

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Federal News Network

MAY 8, 2024

Biden-Harris administration expands access to federal contracts Government contracts can represent a gateway to sustainable growth for small businesses. They can offer stability, reliability and a steady source of income, qualities that are especially valuable in today’s uncertain economic landscape. This has paid off.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Our Director Nick Ford returns for his first vlog of 2025! My first vlog of 2025. A very productive meeting with a great conversation covering community health and social care procurement, as well as updates to the sustainable procurement on environments and on modern slavery standards. You can find out more in the video below.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 22, 2025

The ICCA-KIAC Conference is approaching, taking place on 5 June 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda. The answers for long-term, sustainable growth lie in three main pillars: governance, credibility, and capacity. Follow along and see all of Kluwer Arbitration Blog s coverage of ICCA Kigali 2025 here.

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WashngtonExec

MARCH 4, 2025

Well-crafted generative AI prompts can significantly influence the quality and relevance of GenAI tools. Why Watch In 2025, Greer is heavily focused on developing the highest level of technical achievement and applying it to solve customers most challenging business problems.

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Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 16, 2025

From the way data is processed and presented to the challenges of managing its quality and quantity, information lies at the very heart of arbitration. Quality of information thus becomes one of the most pressing challenges in arbitration. The quality of information, therefore, plays a key role in mitigating these instincts and biases.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. Nulter said the FM QSMOs priorities for 2025 and 2026 include the continued expansion of the marketplace by increasing the number of providers by 200%.

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 28, 2025

The reason for the improvements can directly be traced to the efforts by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office. Nulter said the FM QSMOs priorities for 2025 and 2026 include the continued expansion of the marketplace by increasing the number of providers by 200%.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 20, 2024

21 (f) TEU requires that the EUs actions on the international plane shall help develop international measures to preserve and improve the quality of the environment and the sustainable management of global natural resources, in order to ensure sustainable development. More specifically, Art. Violation of Art.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The Adoption of the Modernised ECT The most significant development of 2024 was the adoption of the modernised ECT by the Energy Charter Conference in December 2024, which will be provisionally applied as of September 2025. The modernised ECT is a more environmentally friendly treaty compared to its predecessor.

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AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This will increase the quality and accuracy of the data points, expand language capabilities, and integrate open-source datasets to drive action, inspire collaboration, and combat human trafficking. SSM Health Care Group is developing SmartECHO, an algorithm aimed at advancing cardiac imaging by improving quality, workflow, and communication.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Comments on the proposed rule are due March 4, 2025. GSA plans to make additional awards for the women-owned, HUBZone, and service-disabled veteran-owned small business pools in FY 2025. Most of the rule is effective January 16, 2025, with an exception involving recertification for mergers and acquisitions involving large businesses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It also directs agencies to develop reorganization plans no later than March 13, 2025. The guidance urges agencies to focus on the maximum elimination of functions that are not statutorily mandated while driving the highest-quality, most efficient delivery of their statutorily-required functions. Comments are due by March 15, 2025.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 18, 2025

February 25-27, 2025 | 2:00PM EST | 60 Minutes Each | 3 CPE Smart cities are a work in progress throughout the United States. Part of resilience focuses on improved sustainability. For instance, the pandemic has led localities to begin automated monitoring of wastewater, to ensure early warning of another wave of infections.

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FedInsider

JANUARY 17, 2025

March 25-27, 2025 | 2:00PM EST | 60 Minutes Each | 3 CPE Smart cities are a work in progress throughout the United States. Part of resilience focuses on improved sustainability. For instance, the pandemic has led localities to begin automated monitoring of wastewater, to ensure early warning of another wave of infections.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Senate Passes FY25 NDAA The Hill reports that on December 18, the Senate voted 85 to 14 in favor of passing the $895 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The unrestricted contract ordering period will end on March 1, 2025. Comments are due to the Army on January 13, 2025. eastern time).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Congress Releases Compromise $895 Billion FY25 NDAA Meritalk reports that the House of Representatives and Senate published their final negotiated version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The case has been sent back to NITAAC which must file an update by January 21, 2025.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 10, 2025

Nominee for DoD Acquisition Role to Review CMMC Federal News Network reports that Michael Duffey, the Presidents nominee for the Department of Defenses (DoD) Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, plans to review DoDs Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program before its final implementation if confirmed.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 13, 2025

The Phase 2 plans should be implemented by September 30, 2025. billion for 15 years of sustainment. The report notes that the remaining 14 recommendations are critical to reducing EHR risks and delivering a quality system. Agencies will also send monthly progress reports on May 14, June 16, and July 16 to OMB and OPM.

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