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SmallGovCon Week in Review: Jan. 28-Feb. 2, 2024

SmallGovCon

This week in federal government contracting news had some important updates, including a new GSA schedule catalog platform, a report on savings in software purchases, and a revamped SBA training program from small businesses. Start gathering those favorite snack recipes and get out the lucky sports gear, folks!

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Advancements in Transparency and Integrity through Blockchain in Public Procurements

Public Contracting Institute

It does so by offering an immutable, transparent record of transactions, which helps to eliminate common issues such as bid rigging, kickbacks, and other forms of corruption. These contracts automate and enforce the execution of contract terms, reducing the need for manual oversight and speeding up the procurement process.

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Risk of anti-competitive collusion after excessive level of transparency in public procurement debriefing?

European Law: Public Procurement

Article 41(3) of Directive 2004/18 allows contracting authorities to withhold certain information regarding the contract award, the conclusion of framework agreements or admittance to a dynamic purchasing system where the release of such information would impede law enforcement, would otherwise be contrary to the public interest, would prejudice the (..)