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

How to Crack a Nut

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. AI EVALUATIONS I am absolutely eavesdropping at this point and think: “now there’s a terrible idea!” Was it simply the evaluation question?

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

Federal News Network

Three times the losing bidder protested. Usually when you get to the point where you’re arguing that the agency’s technical evaluation was wrong, it’s often subjective and you’re likely to lose. So what what are the lessons learned here then, for bidders? Finally a court said the protestor might be right.

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

How to Crack a Nut

However, this technology has not yet registered a significant foothold when it comes to the evaluation process. Indeed, unlike other elements related to the monitoring and effectiveness of spending control, the issue of using AI tools contain its own legal and ethical quandaries. This process, at present, is not without its faults.

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

Tracker Intelligence

This guide examines the fundamentals of public procurement, including fairness, value for money, and transparency, and how they influence both ethical and effective procurement procedures. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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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

Third, there is the issue of the use of AI by contracting authorities, eg in relation to qualitative selection/exclusion, or evaluation/award decisions. That is the entire logic of the exclusion, qualitative selection and evaluation processes. The AI PPN covers aspects of. I will try to disentangle them here.

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7 Secrets to Quicky Become Proficient in Public Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

By integrating these principles into your work ethic, the results of your decisions will always be in line with the goal of public procurement. You manage public funds, are bound by an ethical code of conduct, and are accountable for what you do or fail to do when managing those funds.

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

Compliance isn’t just about submitting reports; it involves adhering to federal acquisition regulations and maintaining ethical standards. By clearly outlining how your business meets or exceeds the solicitation requirements, you can stand out among other bidders.