The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

We can achieve cost confidence by utilizing progressive project delivery models that involve design and construction project partners very early, and by engaging in transparent collaboration. Bidders add money to bids to avoid potential losses. Workloads are mapped through focused discussion on process sequencing and optimizing flow.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

The following article outlines the solicitation process and while not all steps have equal weight all steps should be considered. In the above example success is measured by the bidder meeting the technical specifications, including on time delivery at or below the approved procurement value.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This article explores practical approaches to streamline public sector procurement processes and focuses on increasing participation from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Specific outcomes provide clear objectives for the bidder to achieve for the service or product delivery.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When we thought about solutions to address the issues highlighted above, our idea was to partner with civil society organizations typically dedicated to transparency and integrity, but not necessarily to supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. For us, this was a discovery.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This article delivers a concise guide on effectively using SAM, from completing your registration to enhancing your contracting strategy. Regular reporting on subcontracts is particularly crucial under certain federal programs that demand transparency about subcontractor involvement.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2012

It is noteworthy in this regard that the right to good administration under Article 41 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (OJ 2007 C 303, p. GC T-183/10, at paras 27 to 40, emphasis added, own translation from French).

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This article breaks down the essential rules every contractor needs to know. Key Takeaways Federal contractors must adhere to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which ensures fair, transparent, and efficient procurement processes.

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Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to the Court of Justice, Article 43 of Directive 2014/25/EU ‘reflects’ the EU’s international commitments to give equal participation rights to economic operators hailing from third countries benefiting from international commitments signed by the EU (paragraph 43, referring to Recital 27 of the Directive). 46 and 47). 58 and 59).

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). The purpose of this article is to outline the RFP process. Allows suppliers to provide different solutions to the defined expected result.

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