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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Thus, smart public procurement can be defined as the strategic process of making the best decisions that minimize waste while enhancing the quality and efficiency of public spending. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs. Source: Authors’s elaboration.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

Additionally, a simplistic risk transfer strategy may reduce market interest, and the number of bids submitted. Thankfully, there are methods that encourage procurement simplification and SME participation while maintaining a balance between risk, quality, and standards.

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Outsourcing the procurement expertise is a growing option for smaller entities to consider. Many smaller public entities have formal associations [1] where they do outsource their procurement needs. The balance between savings and values needs to be part of the conversation. Outsourcing is getting attention.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

ivalua

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. What is Direct Procurement? appeared first on Ivalua.

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How to Secure Federal IT Contracts & Grow Your Business

Select GCR

Effective preparation for federal IT contracts includes registering in SAM, obtaining relevant certifications, and developing a strong capability statement to enhance visibility and competitiveness. Understanding Federal IT Contracts Federal IT contracts are pivotal in sustaining the technological backbone of government operations.

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