The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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. Specific outcomes provide clear objectives for the bidder to achieve for the service or product delivery.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Some are financed through subscription fees paid by vendors, a model that some procurement experts feel leads to lower supplier quality. Some giant procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions also have vendor networks financed by supplier fees. However, private portals have their own drawbacks.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Aggrieved bidders also had a right of appeal through administrative reviews mechanisms, something that was previously lacking. The legal framework as well as the creation of procurement oversight agencies led to more accountability, with a clear set of rules as well as checks and balances.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

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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Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They tend to be more diversified, encompassing contract opportunities in multiple industries such as manufacturing, technology, construction, and finance. Source: [link] Private sector portals Tender opportunities provided by private companies in various sectors are the focus of private sector platforms.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

And then in August, Mr McKee, the Minister for Public Finance, visited Dovetail Enterprises to hear about the important role supported businesses continue to play in boosting the Scottish economy through delivering goods and services, and providing meaningful employment, training and support, for those of us who may otherwise be excluded.

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Kluwer Arbitration

OCTOBER 29, 2023

As a result, many debt lawsuits followed, including one filed by the Ministry of Economy and Finances (“MEF”) which required the channel to pay considerable loan installments (which is still unable to pay up to this date). Amorrortu alleged the existence of corruption as a component of his fair and equitable treatment claim.

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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 Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

Past Performance Information: The bill would allow bidders in federal procurements to submit information related to their performance on commercial or non-government projects as relevant past performance. This is one of several SBA initiatives to invest in the development of a clean energy economy.

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Select GCR

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Moreover, FASA mandates timely debriefings for unsuccessful bidders to clarify why their proposals were not accepted, improving transparency and fairness in the procurement process. Efficiently managing finances and maintaining a healthy cash flow is crucial for sustaining operations and fulfilling contract obligations.

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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). Team members should include procurement, finance, legal, and subject matter experts. This means selecting the right procurement tool. The latter saves you money.

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