Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Open contracting, a globally recognized framework, advocates for transparency at every stage of the procurement lifecycle including planning, tendering, awarding, and contract management.

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The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Implementing e-GP requires training and capacity building for procuring entity officials and suppliers, auditors, evaluators, contract managers, and oversight bodies.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

Managing and Fulfilling Government Contracts Managing government contracts involves complying with various federal regulations and guidelines. Staying informed about regulations and ensuring compliance builds trust in government contracting processes.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 22, 2024

Understanding the Responsibility According to the “Guide to Contract Management Body of Knowledge (CMBOK),” 7th edition, 2023, “ Contract administration encompasses the duties and tasks required to administer a contract from award to closeout.”

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Key Takeaways Prime contractors, central to federal contracts, manage and ensure compliance with government projects, hiring subcontractors and overseeing all aspects from start to finish. They are accountable for managing all aspects of the project, ensuring that it is completed on time and within budget.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

This groundbreaking technology offers a new level of security, efficiency, and accountability, promising to revolutionize the way government agencies and public sector institutions conduct procurements.

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Public Contracting Institute

MARCH 11, 2024

Shift to Remote Work and Digital Collaboration Impact : The transition to remote work necessitated a new framework for digital collaboration, altering contract management and execution processes. PCI Resource : Government Contracting Courses 2. Link : 0-60 Government Contracting in a Capsule B.

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Federal News Network

APRIL 5, 2024

So it’s clear, consistent and more accessible and understandable to everyone will say the guidance, we believe strengthens accountability and integrity, accountability and burden reduction should be symbiotic not in conflict with one another,” he said. “In The guidance has been fully rewritten from top to bottom in plain English.

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 18, 2024

Resources for FedRAMP success To help you navigate the FedRAMP certification process, Public Contracting Institute offers a range of training courses and resources. Our expert-led programs cover various aspects of government contracting, including cybersecurity, intellectual property, and contract management.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

This included greater commercial emphasis on the use of Statements of Work to robustly contract manage the delivery of Agile phases and deliver Value for Money (VFM). Collaboration – Over the past eight years, MPIP have worked closely with Social Security colleagues.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. This keeps the process fair and accountable. Ready to simplify procurement?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Yet that goal — data accuracy — remains a considerable challenge for many Procurement and Accounts Payable organizations. Regularly review master data management (MDM) governance to understand the status of controls and risks across your organization. See the Gartner Report for RACI steps to accomplish this.).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 13, 2024

Day One Speakers Keynote Speakers: Christine Harada , Senior Advisor, OFPP, OMB Moshe Schwartz , President, Etherton and Associates Panelists: Bonnie Evangelista , Acting Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer for Acquisitions, DoD Polly Hall , Senior Advisor to the Chief Procurement Officer, DHS Udaya Patnaik , Chief Innovation (..)

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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. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

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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. Once a procurement is awarded it moves to contract management whose primary functions are implementation, compliance and issue management. The bidder is consenting to the KPIs when it submits its bid.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cost of outsourcing the services is offset by benefits of lower costs for goods and services; improved contract management; the ability to meet fluctuations in operational priorities; access to advisory services; and objective decisions void of potential conflicts. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

How they spend taxpayer money is a subject of much debate, but when public buyers explore appropriate opportunities for SME engagement and are curious and open-minded when drafting requirements, SMEs that are responsive and accountable can deliver quality outcomes for economic development.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Extension of scope of the Act across the procurement and contract lifecycle to include contract management. The basic mandatory information (contact details, exclusion grounds, connected persons, audited accounts) will be captured using the Supplier Information System. Introduction of a new competitive flexible procedure.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. At Public Contracting Institute , we understand the challenges contractors face when dealing with subcontractors.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Introduction to Sustainable Public Procurement This eLearning is intended for all those involved in commissioning and procurement, for example: internal customers; budget holders; specifiers; procurers; subject matter experts; and contract managers, etc.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Risk Sharing versus Transfer Traditional Contract Management and Project Delivery methods in Public Sector often transfer risks down the chain away from the Owner to the General Contractor, and so on, down the line to Sub-Contractors.

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

All phases can be connected into a group, making it easy for bid administrators to manage the different steps. Invite unregistered bidders Particularly for infrequent types of procurement, like accounting software, buyers need to research possible vendors and invite them to respond to an RFP.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Areas to consider include objectives, background, scope, constraints, deliverables, timing, approvals, policy and legislative requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology and contract management including KPIs. It is important that key subject matter experts (SMEs) are involved with the planning of the project.

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ivalua

JUNE 10, 2020

With accounts-payable processes that ensure each supplier’s invoice relates to the goods and services provided. . For starters, equip your accounts-payable staff with a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to protecting the company’s cash. You need to nip that in the bud. But don’t stop there. How do you do this?

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. How Are Public Sector Contracts Different From Private Contracts?

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . Turn your Account Payables team into a strategic payments function! . Their KFC brand uses Ivalua daily, placing nearly 280,000 orders and processing 260,000 invoices annually. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . Turn your Account Payables team into a strategic payments function! . Their KFC brand uses Ivalua daily, placing nearly 280,000 orders and processing 260,000 invoices annually. There are interesting challenges within the AmRest business model at the supply chain level.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

To be successful, your procurement team will need to be expert at supplier relationship management, contract management and sourcing and skilled at managing procurement cost as it contributes positively to the business. Direct Procurement is made up of a series of related processes that span the full product lifecycle.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

Learn More Appian – Gold Sponsor of the Spring Training Conference Appian’s low-code acquisition solutions use AI and process automation to streamline contract management and clause automation at the US Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies. Authored by EVAN C. WILLIAMS , JASON C.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

The FAR is meticulously structured into subchapters, parts, subparts, sections, and subsections, providing detailed guidance for government procurement, from planning through contract management to compliance and enforcement. In this context, it is essential to be aware of the Cost Accounting Standards Board and its regulations.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I What’s more, quite apart from breaching evaluation requirements, what if the AI tool were to misunderstand a supplier commitment, or miss a crucial element revealing non-compliance with the contract?

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability. From procurement management courses to ongoing procurement webinars, resources are available to help you stay informed and up-to-date with the ever-evolving world of procurement.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

Given the varying degrees of flexibility and negotiation involved, contract management must be part of their global strategic payment journey. Clearly, there are varying business expectations and the need to address transformational change management. Turn your Account Payables team into a strategic payments function! .

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Navy’s goal is to modernize and consolidate more than 245 DON legacy contract writing systems (CWS) and other ancillary procurement systems. These procurement systems write and manage most DON contracts under 10 heads of contracting activity (HCA). The Navy ePS alarm bells aren’t just being rung by the NAVWAR team.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Once the Procurement Journey is completed the procurement is passed to the contract manager for execution. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

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