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GAO Won't Hear Protest Over Canceled DOD Sole-Source Deal

Government Contracts

Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over the Defense Health Agency canceling a company's contract to instead seek competitive bids, saying the company ultimately sought the award of a sole-source deal, a position the watchdog won't support.

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Private Sector Tender Platforms and Databases

Tracker Intelligence

Due to frequent updates, alerts on bids, and comprehensive information about projects, these platforms help identify new opportunities quickly. The UK’s premier tendering portals are vital aids for companies wanting to participate in the competitive bid forums. Personalised bids have more chances of being noticed and accepted.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. Ensuring ongoing compliance can enhance your reputation and increase your chances of winning future contracts.

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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

They are encouraging dialogue about who bought what from whom to improve visibility and accountability over the spending and the improved outcomes seen in the examples provided. Solution: Open contracting fosters competition among vendors, reducing costs through competitive bidding.

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Find a Tender Service – Secure High-Value Public Contracts in the UK

Tracker Intelligence

The tools within the platform are designed to ensure that the proposals for procurements launched through it are of high quality, thus increasing the chances of creating a winning bid with distinctive features in an industry that is quite competitive. Wh at is a Find a Tender Service ?

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Had the Director accepted the late bid, their reputation would be tarnished forever. Why not” asked the VP.

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