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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Many organizations have written policies and guidelines on Ethics, but is this situation an Ethical or Moral issue? In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. I asked a search engine ‘What is the difference between Morals and Ethics?’ Mind1(1) ‘Ethics deals with right or wrong conduct.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl with the cat watching.” This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals.

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What is the FAR: Your Guide to the Federal Acquisition Regulation

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Key Takeaways The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the comprehensive set of rules that govern the procurement process of the US federal government, ensuring consistency, ethical practice, and efficiency across all executive agencies.

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Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

Canadian contract law emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the rights, obligations, and expectations of all parties involved. Practical Application: When crafting procurement contracts, it is crucial to be thorough and precise.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

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. Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value.

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Friday Flash 08/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. 1] The Government Accountability Office denied the protest.

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

Tom’s illustrious career in the private sector also includes working with the Washington Management Group as Vice President for Law and Policy and with AT&T Government Solutions, where, as Senior Counsel, he supported civilian and defense business teams and served as a subject matter expert on government procurement policy issues.