Telles.eu

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This is a textbook example of artificially narrowing down competition as established by Article 18(1) of the Directive 2014/24/EU. This is a protectionist measure of the type I have been warning about for ten years how sustainability was going to be weaponised as a protectionist move. The second is more puzzling. What is a growing season?

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Spend Network

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Public procurement constitutes the purchasing activities of governmental entities. If you are unfamiliar with the government's global transparency in procurement approach, our background article, " Transparency in Global Public Procurement ", provides an orientation.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. However, while some of these terms are often labeled as procurement methods, they should be more accurately categorized as solicitation tools.

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Bestek Procurement

MAY 16, 2023

1] The Court of Justice of the European Union (further: CJEU) ruled in this case that Member States are able to set additional requirements under national legislation beyond those laid down in Article 20(1) Directive 2014/24/EU with respect to economic operators that may compete for reserved contracts.

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BLP

JULY 20, 2023

Through the official letter MH-DCoP-OF-0458-2023 of the Public Procurement Directorate of the Ministry of Finance, an interpretation has been made of Article 44 of the Regulations to the new Public Procurement Law regarding the obligation of the Administration to conduc t market research.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As these common “green procurement” strategies are adopted by governments around the world, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model law on public procurement , last revised in 2011, could be updated to facilitate implementation. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

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Public Procurement Intl

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Photo credit: Cogitato This was a contribution to a special edition of the University of Nottingham’s Public Procurement Law Review on defense procurement in light of the war in Ukraine. The manuscript version of the article is available here on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN).

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks Introduction In the past year, the growth in hype around AI and machine learning has been considerable. for law enforcement and essential public services), or not used at all (e.g. transparency for image manipulation), or substantial requirements (e.g.

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Magnus Legal

MAY 27, 2022

In this article we show you how and when a supplier can request access to the documents in a public procurement process.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When the government purchases goods and services from private businesses, the process is known as public procurement. Public procurement matters because it boosts growth, investment, and jobs. In short, public procurement allows local businesses to serve their communities and taxpayers well.

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Telles.eu

APRIL 13, 2023

“Gentlemen, there’s only two ways I know of to make money: bundling and unbundling.” - Marc Andreesen Over the last decade I have become increasingly concerned with the move to bolt on ever more objectives to be pursued by public procurement, from the compliance requirements of exclusion grounds to 'strategic' objectives.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Challenge: Despite ongoing government reforms, corruption and inefficient spending remains pervasive in Kazakhstan’s public procurement. And two-thirds of public spending is conducted through an opaque quasi-governmental sector. Public procurement is a huge field for the work of NGOs.

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PwC: Government & Public Sector

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Implementing Article 80, paragraph 4 of the Legislative Decree no. 50 of April 18, 2016 (“Italian Public Procurement Code”), the Decree defines limits and operating terms of “serious tax violations that have not been definitively sanctioned”, suitable to determine the exclusion of the economic operator from participation in public tenders.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 6, 2024

Thanks to a small grant from Schmidt Futures , we had the opportunity to experiment with applying artificial intelligence technologies to green public procurement. The goal is to increase the understanding of AI in public procurement – by discussing the key decisions we had to make about our approach.

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European Law: Public Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Public authorities wishing to procure such products should do so in accordance with article 23 of the public procurement directive (Directive 2004/18/EC) for Eco-products and in accordance with article 26 for Fair Trade products. According to Advocate General Kokott they are.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. This article articulates the other side of reporting unethical behaviour. The public procurement world is relatively small, and it seems everyone knows everyone, so reputations are important especially if you are just starting out in the profession.

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European Law: Public Procurement

JUNE 7, 2012

Article 346 TFEU provides that the Treaties do not preclude Member States to trade and procure war material for the protection of the essential interests of its security. At issue in case C-615/10 Ins Tiimi is the procurement of the Finnish defense authorities of tiltable turntable equipment.

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

Introduction Many of us begin working as newly appointed public procurement practitioners with no idea of what to do or where to start. Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that to quickly achieve proficiency in public procurement management, there are seven things you need to do.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In its Judgment of 4 October 2012 in case C‑629/11 P Evropaïki Dynamiki v Commission (ESP-ISEP) , the Court of Justice has issued another interesting decision on what should be considered sufficient debriefing of disappointed bidders in public procurement procedures. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’). 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’).

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Public Procurement Intl

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Professor Andrea Sundstrand – Stockholm University Please feel free to join this interesting presentation on EU defense procurement and the decisions of the European Court of Justice.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A long road to implementation The journey to the Acts implementation started over 5 years ago with the Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement in December 2020. The Procurement Bill was introduced in the House of Lords in May 2022, receiving Royal Assent on 26 October 2023.

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Magnus Legal

JUNE 2, 2022

Tendering for public contracts in Norway: In this article you will find an overview of everything you, as a supplier, should keep in mind if you are going to submit a complaint to the Norwegian Public Procurement Complaints Board (KOFA).

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Professor Kim previously visited George Washington University Law School as a Visiting Scholar, and he is a long-time friend of and fellow researcher with GW Law’s Government Procurement Law Program. The team’s visit is part of a broader initiative in South Korea to expand foreign aid.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

How the School of Applied Research in Public Procurement trained community leaders to dig into government contracting issues in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The first phase, Introductory Course on Public Procurement, took place online from October to December 2021.

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PwC: Government & Public Sector

OCTOBER 28, 2021

256), has been adopted the “Regulation containing the procedures for digitizing public procurement procedures pursuant to Article 44 of legislative decree of 18 April 2016, no. L'articolo Digitalization of public tenders: e-procurement Regulation proviene da PwC TLS Blog. 50” (“Regulation”).

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. Public procurement is key to this endeavor because public institutions and state enterprises must procure vast amounts of goods, services, and works to do their jobs.

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Telles.eu

JUNE 14, 2023

For the most part the sheltered workshop claim is a red herring since the contract was not reserved as per Article 38 of Directive 2014/25/EU, nor was it a condition of performance since there were marks available to be obtained by economic operators. And in the best case, a better one." Two are relevant for the case at hand.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Businesses must understand the key differences between the public and private procurement methods, regulations, and goals when c onsidering tender opportunities in either sector. This article, which compares public and private procurement, gives suppliers the confidence to move in both markets.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

In this post as part of our series exploring the impact of AI on public procurement , we’ll outline our approach and lessons learned. But the EU’s procurement notices use the Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV), not these product groups, so we had to match the product groups to CPV codes (see our spreadsheet ).

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European Law: Public Procurement

MAY 11, 2012

Can public authorities procure fair trade products, or are they debarred from specifically referring to the fair trade qualities of those products under the public procurement directive (directive 2004/18/EC)? Accordingly, the lawfulness of such a requirement must be examined in the light of the aforesaid Article 26.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. But, there was one article that I clearly recall reading and it stuck with me. . Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts.

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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). The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Introduction: In the realm of Canadian public sector procurement, understanding the fundamental principles of contract law is essential for ensuring fair, transparent, and effective practices. This article delves into the core concepts of Canadian contract law and examines their practical applications within the context of procurement.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

Author : Graham Allen Procurement planning is foundational to preparing and issuing a successful solicitation. The following article outlines the solicitation process and while not all steps have equal weight all steps should be considered.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

VIGIA is a unique initiative that allows entrepreneurs to easily find public procurement business opportunities in Paraguay, as well as provide real-time high-quality feedback about irregularities. The platform was co-developed by OCP and the business community together with the government. And how could we reach those entrepreneurs?

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

This article offers the perspective of an Owner’s Representative with training and experience in Public Sector Procurement, Risk, and Project Management. Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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