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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 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. Good governance is fundamental for responsible systems.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Data Innovation Transparency 69

The Procurement School

JUNE 25, 2023

While there are many similarities, the nuances of public legislation and free trade requirements create a procurement environment that is more regulated, demands a greater level of transparency, and requires vigilance to stay on top of the constantly changing landscape. where do public sector procurement rules come from?

Procurement 52

Procurement Thresholds Public Procurement Transparency 52

ivalua

APRIL 27, 2023

The question is, how do you balance all three while maintaining continuous operations and generating revenue at the same time? What’s more, since running an efficient supply chain involves a complicated balance of risk, sustainability, social governance and cost, technology is absolutely critical.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Sustainability Supplier Balance 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 22, 2024

Article 36 sets forth the effects of said prohibition: if any mining work is carried out in protected areas, the mining authority may demand its removal and proceed with eviction without additional payment, compensation, or reparation. The investor should have known that laws are subject to constitutional control in Colombia.

Balance 52

Balance Impact Assessment Participation IT 52

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

To unleash the potential that these arrangements have for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in public procurement, more balanced regulation is needed, and more work is needed on regulatory, policy as well as implementation matters. However, in other respects, the regulation could be too rigid.

Purchasing 52

Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 24, 2024

Article 36 sets forth the effects of said prohibition: if any mining work is carried out in protected areas, the mining authority may demand its removal and proceed with eviction without additional payment, compensation, or reparation. The investor should have known that laws are subject to constitutional control in Colombia.

Balance 52

Balance Impact Assessment Participation IT 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. Is greater transparency needed for revolution? ISDS was an echoed example throughout the panels, the consensus being that evolution is the way forward.

Corruption 52

Corruption Transparency Demand Consulting 52

Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 17, 2023

She emphasized that the European Parliament’s priority is to make sure that AI systems used in the EU are safe, transparent, traceable, non-discriminatory, and environmentally friendly. Conclusion The regulation of AI and the use of ADR are constantly evolving in response to the ever-changing demands of dispute resolution.

Transparency 52

Transparency Balance Corruption Demand 52

Kluwer Arbitration

JUNE 8, 2024

A solution that was consistently raised as key to making arbitration more welcoming to human subjectivities was to make it more transparent and predictable. Enhancing Human Capabilities Speakers discussed the balance between the need for efficiency and speed in proceedings and the limitations of the human mind and cognition.

Influencing 52

Influencing Participation Efficiency Transparency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Erika Kurockina, the Deputy Minister of the Economy says: “Public procurement is certainly an effective tool to achieve strategic objectives, including SME engagement, inclusion, environment, and it is important to achieve a good balance between these goals. We hired more people and ensured our guidance responded to real demand.

Procurement 86

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 86

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. He noted that Draft Provision 12 appears to move away from that balancing act, instead legitimising any form of state regulation.

Ethics 52

Ethics Balance Import Thresholds 52

University of Bristol

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In the absence of as yet unlikely developments in the explainability of AI, legal requirements will continue to demand the presence of a ‘human-in-the-loop’ or, at the very least, an actively involved ‘human-over-the-loop’ in all AI anti-corruption procurement solutions.

Corruption 52

Corruption Public Procurement Procurement Data 52

Inter-American Development Bank

JULY 18, 2024

The choice seems easy to make, as it tends to increase domestic resource mobilization, but the revenue expected needs to be balanced with the cost of administering the complexity and increasing data processing demand of a global tax, requiring investments in technology and capacity building inside their tax administrations.

Import 52

Import Capacity Evaluation Government 52

Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

This strategy provides a balance of risk between the government and the contractor. The key advantage of IDCs is their flexibility, enabling agencies to adjust orders based on changing demands without going through a new procurement process each time. These contracts allow for reimbursement of allowable costs plus a negotiated fee.

Government 52

Government Government Contract Government Contracts 52

Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 16, 2023

As discussed below a recurring theme was the need to find a balance between having model clauses that were, on the one hand, innovative and likely to lead to faster and more efficient resolution of disputes in practice, while, on the other hand, containing sufficient quality and due process safeguards.

Balance 52

Balance Innovation Consulting Efficiency 52

GovLoop

AUGUST 17, 2022

Successful DevSecOps transformation means striking the right balance within your organization. If you can create a team spirit where transparency reigns supreme and there’s room for flexibility, that will allow DevSecOps to move at its authentic pace. Don’t mistake speed for success. Or making that release date could fry your team.

Balance 52

Balance Transparency Demand Leadership 52

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

When dealing with the latter, questions of transparency and the extent to which the arbitration will be private come into play. Igor Oliveira later added that society is sending mixed signals to the oil and gas industry— renewables are desirable, but there is still a demand for oil, plus revenues are needed to fund the transition.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Public Private Partnership Insurance Procurement Team 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Contract Public Procurement 40

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, an agency that saw its request for an extension declined could try to waive that particular AI use—or agencies could simply try to waive AI uses rather than applying for extensions, as the requirements for a waiver seem to be rather different (and potentially less demanding) than those applicable to a waiver.

Risk Management 67

Risk Management E-procurement Procurement Evaluation 67

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 63] In that case, the Army awarded a supply contract for transparent armor pieces, and afterwards the Army found the contractor’s recipe for transparent armor to be non-conforming. [64]

Government 40

Government Government Price Contract 40

AWS Public Sector

JULY 31, 2024

The goals are to help government address complex policy issues, adapt to changing demands, and provide insights that ultimately benefit the Canadian public. Trust and transparency will be prioritized as more data is collected and leveraged. This will empower employees to use data effectively in their roles.

Data 67

Data Government Government Demand 67

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 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. Importantly, this process should be transparent, providing all stakeholders, including the public, the opportunity to provide feedback on any proposed revisions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price Contract E-procurement 52