The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Relationships will benefit when buyers promptly respond to SMEs’ queries and consider them as a valuable and positive part of the job.

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My favorite new features for 2017 include: • API • Approval workflows • Certifications • Connected bid events • Invite unregistered bidders • My Dashboard • PDF reports • Ranked reverse auction • Supplier view of contracts API Long before ProcureWare was developed, we envisioned an application that would easily connect to other business systems.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. One key recommendation was to require government buyers to pay advances to MSME suppliers at 20% of the full contract value.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements. Posting for complex, unique or highly technical procurements should be increased to attract more bidders.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

The platform provides real-time alerts, detailed project insights, customised dashboards, and tailored support for buyers, making it one of the best tools for companies seeking to stay ahead in their business proposals. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

If public sector bodies and organisations follow clear procurement regulations, they can help uphold high standards of accountability, while still achieving the best results for the general public. A transparent approach lowers procurement risk, prevents corruption, and fosters confidence between suppliers and public sector organisations.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

Registration on these portals typically involves creating an account by providing company details and areas of interest. Clarification questions play a crucial role in the tender bidding process, allowing bidders to clarify details related to tender invitations through a built-in messaging system on procurement portals.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Since launching their platform in 2020, Diegues and Blanco have built a set of digital tools and data analytics services that have bridged the gap between more than 250 private sector users and public procurement buyers in six countries across Latin America. According to the World Bank, public contracts account for 15% of global GDP.

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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. However, data from only 20% of all call for tenders as submitted by public buyers is available and searchable for analysis in one place [ie TED].

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Not only does it serve as a gateway to numerous business opportunities, but it also acts as a marketing tool for showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers. A well-maintained SAM profile acts like a resume for your business, showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sometimes, the stated insurance dollar limits are too high given the actual risk and can exclude qualified bidders. Including the contract or the form of agreement in the bid document allows bidders to understand the proposed contract and decide if they want to submit a bid. Sometimes the request is minimal and other times substantial.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Unlike private sector contracts, government contracts often come with strict regulations and oversight to ensure compliance and accountability. Showcasing your track record reassures government buyers of your capability and reliability, making your proposal more persuasive and competitive.

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