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Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

A number of webinars we have held at GW Law School, including a July 2024 series on emerging international best practices, confirmed that there are many parallels between these “green procurement” strategies. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

To accept the bid would put the organization at risk of being sued by all the other 6 compliant bidders for the value of this contract of $9 million plus up to 2 years of lost profit”, the Director replied. “I “According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. ABC’s was late and deemed non-compliant.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

The Procurement School

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.

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Evolution of the Status Quo

The Procurement School

We can achieve cost confidence by utilizing progressive project delivery models that involve design and construction project partners very early, and by engaging in transparent collaboration. Bidders add money to bids to avoid potential losses. Workloads are mapped through focused discussion on process sequencing and optimizing flow.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. While that may be the alarmist’s view it supports the idea of preparing a strong procurement document to align with the public procurement principles of open, fair and transparent.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

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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Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

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. If there is a good understanding of the number of potential bidders and their capacity this minimizes the requirement for market analysis.