The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Relationships will benefit when buyers promptly respond to SMEs’ queries and consider them as a valuable and positive part of the job.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

ChileCompra has not only established a formal channel for bidders and citizens to report questionable contracts to authorities for the first time, it has also published the Observatory’s investigation reports and statistics on complaints from the public, making oversight of the procurement system fully transparent. Of these, US$19.5

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

My favorite new features for 2017 include: • API • Approval workflows • Certifications • Connected bid events • Invite unregistered bidders • My Dashboard • PDF reports • Ranked reverse auction • Supplier view of contracts API Long before ProcureWare was developed, we envisioned an application that would easily connect to other business systems.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

They leveraged Paraguay’s high quality, publicly accessible open contracting data to measure the existing participation of these smaller businesses and to understand their challenges in working with government buyers. One key recommendation was to require government buyers to pay advances to MSME suppliers at 20% of the full contract value.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

A key aspect to keeping the cat away is a strong foundational procurement document that holds up to scrutiny. 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.

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Procureware

APRIL 12, 2019

Some regions and government offices still publish notices in local newspapers; today, however, the internet is the primary platform for posting bid/RFx solicitation notices and distributing bid documents. Vancouver also provides a budget estimate and a bidders list. Systems like ProcureWare automatically manage the notifications.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Following our theoretical framework, we also expect transparency effects to unfold over time with many effects arising through the help of stakeholders – journalists picking up stories based on newly available data, buyers learning about procurement markets or bidder finding new opportunities more efficiently.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

The platform provides real-time alerts, detailed project insights, customised dashboards, and tailored support for buyers, making it one of the best tools for companies seeking to stay ahead in their business proposals. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Their process wasn’t friendly to new vendors, leading to low levels of competition and bidder diversity, and they didn’t have good data to inform further improvements. Moreover, of the 16 bidders, 82% were based in Des Moines, and 94% were local to Iowa. Each of the 16 bidders received a contract for a total of $105,000.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Not only does it serve as a gateway to numerous business opportunities, but it also acts as a marketing tool for showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers. This process requires meticulous attention to detail, starting with gathering essential documents related to your business structure and tax ID number.

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Since launching their platform in 2020, Diegues and Blanco have built a set of digital tools and data analytics services that have bridged the gap between more than 250 private sector users and public procurement buyers in six countries across Latin America. They started with a simple idea that is complex to implement in practice.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Among them are aggregators that bring together buyers and sellers. They host requests for bids and tenders from buyers and allow vendors to submit bids to multiple organizations. Private vendor network solutions are often part of larger systems that cover vendor registration, documentation, RFPs, audit history and more.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The fundamental tenets of fairness, value for money, and transparency form the foundation of public procurement and contribute to the development of an atmosphere that benefits suppliers as well as buyers. Value for Money (VfM) in Public Procurement What Does Value for Money Mean in Public Procurement?

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Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Some of the most notable issues that emerged from our conversations with buyers included the lack of authority to curb cases of misconduct and the lack of resources for effectively designing and executing purchases. One key issue that became increasingly evident was the limited engagement between entrepreneurs and buyers.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

The OIG recommended that the Chief Defense Acquisition Office (CDAO) develop a clear waiver request process for CDAO directorates that includes a requirement to document and maintain records of requests. By waiving these requirements, the OIG found that directors exposed DoD information to additional cybersecurity risk.

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Bonfire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Then, get on the pre-approved bidder list on the General Services Administration (GSA). The team at Smartsheet has put together this summary of the basic government construction tender process: Bid Solicitation: The government buyer seeks bids and provides a package of material with drawings, specifications, and other scope documents.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

To nudge contracting authorities to enforce differential treatment, in 2020, the European Commission issued guidance on the participation of third country bidders and goods in EU procurement markets, stressing the several ways in which public buyers could address concerns regarding unfair competitive advantages of foreign tenderers.

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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. A best practice is to document, document, document.

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Open Contracting Partnership

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In Indonesia, this document can be obtained through the website of the Directorate General of General Legal Administration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights at ahu.go.id (requires registration with ID and a fee). This system can be used to assess whether a company meets the qualification requirements set by the buyer.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This guide covers the essential practices and elements to make your bid proposal stand out and win projects by focusing on an effective bid proposal that thoroughly reviews provided documents, requirements, and conducts research to show commitment and interest in the client’s needs.

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Select GCR

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Showcasing your track record reassures government buyers of your capability and reliability, making your proposal more persuasive and competitive. Submitting Your Bid When submitting a bid, its vital to include all required documentation and adhere to submission deadlines to be considered.

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