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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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How exporting weapons becomes risky for contractors who make the exports

Federal News Network

government is going to be your contracting party and they’ll basically operate as a bit of a middleman between you, the contractor and that foreign government. procurement contract. The first is through or military sales transactions where the U.S. So that’s going to look much more like a traditional U.S.

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Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

Procurement professionals should strive to create a level playing field and avoid imposing unduly harsh or one-sided terms in their contracts. By fostering fair and balanced relationships with suppliers, organizations can mitigate the risk of unconscionable agreements.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. The best choice isnt just about priceits about quality, timelines, and reliability.

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Ivalua Now and the Art – or is it the Science – of Procurement?

ivalua

It’s a style of working that produced innovative thinking – but by its nature, could be hit and miss; where “miss” could have a significant negative impact to an organisation’s balance sheet. But now with strategic sourcing and category management, the process has become much easier to track, monitor and control.

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How To Win Management Consultancy Tenders In 2024?

Tracker Intelligence

Tap into our database of 700,000+ procurement contracts to identify qualified opportunities that match your expertise. Find a balance between value and viable expenses. Leverage our tracker intelligence platform- to access tender notices before general release and gain real-time alerts on upcoming bids in your sectors.

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Remedies When The Government Ceases Paying a Contractor, Grantee, or Cooperatee

Procurement Notes

for tortious interference with a contract), etc. Procurement Remedies Starting with a procurement contract, there are multiple recourses to Government non-payment. if a specific payment date is not established by contract. [2] if a specific payment date is not established by contract. [4] 2d 151, 164 (D.