How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023). The book covers this gap, mainly through legal contextual analysis with comparative perspectives.

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Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

AWS Public Sector

MARCH 21, 2024

AWS enables customers to get the most value from data by providing a comprehensive set of integrated tools and robust governance capabilities that balance access and control. For more insights from the AWS Public Sector Symposium Brussels, watch the keynote on demand now. Want more in-person public sector content?

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 78

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 4, 2022

It works Microsoft Japan, in 2019, tested a shorter working week programme titled “ Work-Life Choice Challenge ” in which it gave 2,300 of their employees the opportunity to adopt flexible working patterns that, as you’ve probably guessed, improved their work-life balance. Well, here at Tracker, that’s exactly what we do.

Buyers 52

Buyers Balance Tender Transportation 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Follow our advice on understanding tender technical requirements, exhibiting your expertise, avoiding common mistakes, and beating out rival bidders for these complex and demanding RFPs. Present a robust, customised methodology – Outline an effective project plan and a technical approach tailored to the tender strategy.

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Tender Consulting Management Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MARCH 31, 2024

On May 10, 2021, and following the provisions of clauses 12 and 18(2) of the Contract, the Buyer commenced arbitration proceedings, under the rules of the ICC, before a sole Arbitrator, in an abbreviated procedure, in which it demanded the restitution of the paid advance balance, plus interest, and costs.

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Buyers Balance Price Contract 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This is particularly valuable in times of crisis or when there’s a need to respond swiftly to constituent demands. Amazon ECS presents an AWS-guided solution for effectively managing containers on a large scale. Running containerized on-premises or self-managed workloads involves significant overhead to manage operational resources.

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Efficiency Total Cost of Ownership Data Insurance 126

Kluwer Arbitration

JULY 12, 2024

Sharing her expectations from institutions, Tunkel suggested efficiency, experience in accordance with the demands of the case, sector-knowledge, and compatibility with the tribunal as selection criteria. Delays often stem from the excessive and misleading presentation of documents. of the VIAC Rules ).

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 14, 2023

International Arbitration of Tomorrow: Meeting the Demands of an Evolving World The first panel, moderated by Jim Morrison (Peter & Kim), kicked off with a very stark message. The panel considered this question against the need to maintain confidentiality and balance competing common and civil law practices.

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

They either involve new technologies, pressing ESG-questions, a particular way of contracting or controversial goods where the underlying interests are usually much more complex than presented in the public discussion in different parts of the world. How do you balance the multiple competing demands on your time?

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Supplier Balance Participation 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Defendant then issued a statutory demand pursuant to section 125(2)(a) of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act 2018 for claims awarded under a partial final award (the “ PFA ”). and discourage parties from bypassing arbitration by presenting winding up petitions. 2) Limited v. 9) Salford at [40]. 2) Limited v.

Thresholds 52

Thresholds Demand Bidding Distribution 52

Kluwer Arbitration

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There is indeed an important challenge in balancing the inherent right to enforce arbitral awards, an indispensable facet of the international arbitration process, with the nuanced legal terrain the ART is now building up.

Innovation 52

Innovation Import Influencing Balance 52

ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

The total costs, in terms of human lives, disrupted supply chains, ruined businesses and GDP impact, are still just projections in the array of charts presented daily by statisticians and data modelers. Balance Procurement Objectives. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Management Supplier E-procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Allen explained how young arbitrators tend to arise from bigger law firms, which may present further difficulties with disclosure through double-hatting. McCormack , who discussed the benefits of private dispute resolution, the differences between domestic and international users’ demands, and innovation within her organization.

Ethics 52

Ethics Insurance Participation Import 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rodrigo Bahia explained these put them ‘in line’ with the principles of the rest of the industry internationally which supports levelling the playing field for negotiations, even though the templates still present important concerns. It’s a balance. Rodrigo added that the enforceability of these clauses is yet to be tested.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

On a more granular level, types of government contracts include: Joint ventures Set-aside contracts Fixed-price contracts Incentive contracts Each presents a specific method of engagement with the agency. However, they present a higher risk for contractors, who must cover all incurred costs within the fixed fee.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

Inter-American Development Bank

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These ministries are crucial in the fight against climate change, as both the goals of decarbonization and those of resilience and biodiversity protection demand strategic actions that require their unique management, leadership, and coordination abilities. What are finance ministries doing and discussing to advance green fiscal management?

Finance 52

Finance Sustainability Price Budget 52

ivalua

JUNE 12, 2020

Too many organizations talk about balanced priorities but ultimately focus KPIs on cost (77% stated it still dominates supplier selection). Global automatic parts leader Meritor presents a great example. Public sector organizations have struggled meeting the surge in demand for PPE and other medical suppliers in the face of Covid-19.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Supplier Supply Chain Procurement 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Leveraging arbitration’s strengths can ensure smooth integration of data privacy protection in our interconnected world, balancing individual rights with the ever-growing demand for data. Therefore, any proposed dispute resolution mechanism should permit balancing privacy rights and public interests.

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Data Balance Transparency Efficiency 97

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 17, 2012

On the one hand, and as commented recently here , the General Court issued his Judgment in Sviluppo Globale GEIE v Commission where it imposed a very demanding standard for the duty to give reasons in procurement cases. a) of the contract notice. 46 The statement of reasons in the contested decision is thus sufficient in law. (GC

Procurement 40

Procurement Public Procurement Bidder Tender 40

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Due to workload demands, internal procurement staff have limited ability to provide timely input on projects which are running concurrently. Policy challenges: Staffing time is consumed on a daily basis, meeting the demand for the ongoing requisite goods and services. Outsourcing deliberations demand a measured business case.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

Kluwer Arbitration

APRIL 1, 2024

The Voices of Developing States in Multilateral Fora Ladan Mehranvar kicked off the discussion by presenting the findings of her upcoming empirical paper on the attendance and participation of government delegations in the WGIII negotiations. The panel was moderated by Simon Batifort (Partner, Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP).

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Participation Sustainability Influencing 52

Procurement Notes

OCTOBER 10, 2022

1] Similarly, the BLS September 14 Producer Price Index (“PPI”) Summary states that “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the index for final demand moved up 8.7 19] , [20] Where present, a FAR EPA clause permits contract inflation/deflation adjustments based upon one of three benchmarks: (1) a change to the contractor’s established pricing (e.g.,

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

FedScoop

JULY 23, 2024

Patrick McHenry, the North Carolina Republican who chairs the committee, said in his opening statement that Congress should be “leery of rushing legislation” as lawmakers attempt to “tackle the thorny questions AI presents” — a perspective that came up repeatedly over the course of the four-hour hearing. “It’s Calling U.S.

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Insurance Innovation Balance Risk Management 89

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The PAP includes other directives and guidance that raise questions regarding equity and balance in the evaluation and negotiation of FSS pricing terms. Significantly, FSS Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), which leverage individual agency requirements, now account for over 53% of the dollar value of orders under the program.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52

Procurement Notes

MARCH 16, 2023

CPI may be more useful for some commercial products and services, because pricing for those contracts is more closely connected to consumer supply and demand. 16] In view of the foregoing, BLS’ March 15, 2023 PPI summary stated that, “[o]n an unadjusted basis, the final demand index rose 4.6 11] PPI does not include this factor. [12]

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 40