The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Key Functions of Standard Bidding Documents Standard bidding documents serve several critical functions: Instructions for Bidders : They guide potential bidders on how to prepare and submit their bids. Invitation to Bid : They formally invite potential bidders to submit their bids.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 22, 2023

While it’s too early to see system-wide changes, open data analyzed by OCP shows signs that participation by smaller businesses is increasing: from July 2022 to July 2023, the share of contracts awarded to MSMEs rose by 1.7%, the share of MSME bids increased by 1.9%, the share of unique MSME bidders grew by 1.4%

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

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. It is important for you to learn all of the processes (and sub-processes) in which you will be involved, especially those for which you are responsible. How is it done?

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

Importantly, the top three layers are centralised and the European Commission has responsibility (and funding) for developing them, while the bottom data layer is decentralised, with each Member State retaining responsibility for digitalising its public procurement systems and connecting its data sources to the PPDS.

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