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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Many organizations have written policies and guidelines on Ethics, but is this situation an Ethical or Moral issue?

Ethics

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Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

I suppose at this rate, you could just get AI to write all your bids for you?” This elicited a defensive reply from the supplier: “and you could write the tender documents and evaluate all of the bids using AI without ever reading them!” If a bid is incorrectly evaluated, the buyer can hardly hold the AI response generator accountable.

Bidder

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Step 3 Posting Once the procurement document is developed and approved it is posted online for bidders to respond. In instances, such as a limited number of potential bidders, a complex procurement or a new or innovative concept a procurement may be posted longer to attract more bidders.

Bidder

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

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Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A lack of clarity will be reflected in the quality of the solicitation document, the evaluation criteria and the bid submissions. In the above example success is measured by the bidder meeting the technical specifications, including on time delivery at or below the approved procurement value.

Procurement

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement

After three protests of the same award, this national security contractor still lost in court

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Three times the losing bidder protested. It wasn’t on the services offered, but the format of the bid. So what what are the lessons learned here then, for bidders? Suppose there had been an organizational conflict of interest in the winning bidder. Finally a court said the protestor might be right. Tom Temin Right.

Bidder

Bidder Balance Procurement IT

Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. The best bid is not always the cheapestit is the one offering the highest overall benefit considering durability, innovation, and economic impact.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute. This includes clients, current vendors and unsuccessful bidders of previous similar procurements.

Procurement

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract

Evolution of the Status Quo

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Collective agreements offer some predictability, but lump sum tendered bids often must guess the future and buffer to avoid loss. This risk absorption is directly reflected in bid prices. Bidders add money to bids to avoid potential losses. Trust but verify” is a long-held saying that offers good advice worth following.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration

The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender

Did you use AI to write this tender? What? Just asking! -- Also, how will you use AI to deliver this contract?

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

It recognises that there ‘are potential benefits to suppliers using AI to develop their bids, enabling them to bid for a greater number of public contracts. While the AI PPN seems to try not to single out the use of generative AI as potentially problematic by equating it to the possible use of (human) bid writers, this is unconvincing.

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Tender Contract Bidding Supplier

7 Secrets to Quicky Become Proficient in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

This is further developed into policies and procedures, procurement and contract administration manuals and guidelines, including standard bidding documents which are used for inviting bids and proposals. How to prepare a bidding document (What is the approval process and how long does it take?). Preparing a procurement plan.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Bidding Import

Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. Bidding and Proposal Submission Submitting competitive bids and proposals is a critical step in securing federal contracts.

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Analysing the potential pitfalls of “AI-judication” in Public Procurement -- guest post by Paris & Esmail

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Over the next few years, many anticipate larger strides, in hopes of a more efficient and smooth procedure for any individual or entity interested in a bidding procedure for a public service or product. However, this technology has not yet registered a significant foothold when it comes to the evaluation process.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Sometimes, the stated insurance dollar limits are too high given the actual risk and can exclude qualified bidders. Including the contract or the form of agreement in the bid document allows bidders to understand the proposed contract and decide if they want to submit a bid.

Contract Management

Contract Management Management Bidder Insurance

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). Post on BC Bid ( [link] ) (or Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) ( [link] ) or send to an approved Vendor list. This means selecting the right procurement tool.

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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier

Public Procurement Central

The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

Trending Sources

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

After three protests of the same award, this national security contractor still lost in court

Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

Evolution of the Status Quo

The Public Procurement Glossary

Did you use AI to write this tender? What? Just asking! -- Also, how will you use AI to deliver this contract?

7 Secrets to Quicky Become Proficient in Public Procurement

Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Analysing the potential pitfalls of “AI-judication” in Public Procurement -- guest post by Paris & Esmail

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

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