Tenders Direct

JULY 6, 2021

We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with these priorities to support future bids. appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. A greater focus is being put on how public spending can better support economic growth, Covid-19 recovery and net zero carbon emissions.

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Tenders Direct

JULY 5, 2021

We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with the guidance referenced, and use it to support future bids. The post The Sourcing and Consultancy Playbooks appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. The UK Government has published guidance for how contracting authorities should manage relationships with suppliers.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

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. It was submitted to the ‘a book for a blog’ competition and has won Saema a copy that will soon be on the post. says a buyer.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices. Open Opps and Bidhive ).

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Tenders Direct

JULY 7, 2021

Suppliers bidding for major government contracts may have to demonstrate their commitment to achieving ‘Net Zero’ by including a Carbon Reduction Plan within their bids. appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. The post What is a Carbon Reduction Plan, and do I need one?

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Tenders Direct

JULY 6, 2021

We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with these priorities to support future bids. appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. A greater focus is being put on how public spending can better support economic growth, Covid-19 recovery and net zero carbon emissions.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

In October, EU countries will be required to adopt eForms in a bid to improve the quality of data published on the block’s government tendering. All Dutch authorities must publish their above-the-threshold tenders via the TenderNed platform , so businesses can access all public data and documents from a single webpage.

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Nitrous: Public Procurement

AUGUST 12, 2020

Five ways to improve public sector procurement for startups For this blog piece, we look at how public sector procurement should improve to help smaller businesses to work with the government. In the UK each public sector organisation outsources its tenders to an eSourcing company which hosts and manages their opportunities for them.

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Tenders Direct

JULY 5, 2021

We recommend suppliers familiarise themselves with the guidance referenced, and use it to support future bids. The post The Sourcing and Consultancy Playbooks appeared first on Tenders Direct Blog. The UK Government has published guidance for how contracting authorities should manage relationships with suppliers.

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LoupedIn

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re at the coalface organising a public tendering procedure or are a supplier bidding for a contract, you might want to find out more below. As 2021 draws to a close, we can report on a number of interesting developments relevant to anyone involved in public procurement in the UK.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

The benefits of sourcing from overseas include factors such as: Access to a wider market Access to expertise and technology Lower prices If you read last month’s blog you will have discovered or been reminded of understanding the importance between price and cost. There is no ultimate right or wrong decision when considering global sourcing.

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BLP

JULY 20, 2023

There are two different stages in which a market study must determine the price: 1) before the issuance of the initial bidding decision and 2) during the analysis of the reasonability of the price. The post Price Reasonability in the New Public Procurement Law appeared first on BLP Legal.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this two-part blog series, we answer frequently asked questions to help you understand the impact of the Act and how to prepare. Changes to the process for providing feedback on tenders and the standstill period. As part of the reforms, the current Find a Tender system will be improved to create a Central Digital Platform.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this blog post, I’m going to share why Digital Iceland’s decision to work with partners to access knowledge and capabilities underpinned successful service transformation, enabling them to digitize 20 services in just over three years. Expanding capability The ministry took an innovative approach to resourcing the project.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

Businesses will be able to have one-to-one discussions, gather free resources and information, and pick up top tips on how to bid for upcoming contracts from the Supplier Development Programme. Check out the full list of confirmed exhibitors on the SDP website. However, all are welcome! Don’t miss out – register for your free place now!

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This blog will help you understand how to identify the most suitable UK public sector procurement frameworks to benefit people using available resources and Tracker Intelligence. These critical steps can streamline the tender process, and position your business for success in the public sector market.

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BLP

JULY 12, 2023

Finally, institutes guidelines through Transitional I for the endorsement of contracts derived from public tenders and abbreviated bids, with awarding acts signed as of December 1. Lists the contracts that require internal endorsement by the Administration and establishes the procedure for such an endorsement.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

It does so by offering an immutable, transparent record of transactions, which helps to eliminate common issues such as bid rigging, kickbacks, and other forms of corruption. For more insights into the impact of technology on procurement, visit our blog on government contracting for related discussions and expert analyses.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

They host requests for bids and tenders from buyers and allow vendors to submit bids to multiple organizations. For more information on funding alternatives, see our previous blog article, Funding an e-Sourcing Initiative. Aggregators Vendor networks come in several forms.

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. Vendors can see each other’s pricing (usually in real time) and try to beat those bids by going lower. The end goal is to drive purchase prices down for the buyer.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

It was submitted to the ‘a book for a blog’ competition and has won Giuseppe a copy that will soon be on the post. On a (trite) humoristic note: a first idea to slow any task down would be to leave its implementation to a cumbersome public tender procedure. However, it might also be used to steer it towards complementary dimensions.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

In this blog post, I offer some thoughts on the PPDS, its functional goals, likely effects, and the quickly closing window of opportunity for Member States to support its feasibility through an ambitious implementation of the new procurement eForms at domestic level (on which see earlier thoughts here ).

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Bonfire

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Many contractors are trying to determine what they need to know in order to bid and win government contracts tied to the new Infrastructure Bill as funding flows into cities and communities across the nation. With that out of the way, remember to start small as you begin bidding for government business. Congress passed a monumental $1.2

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Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 30, 2024

Occupational Health Tenders The market for occupational health services is expanding globally, fueled by a growing emphasis on worker wellbeing and regulatory adherence. These tenders allow providers to provide basic services like medical screenings, on-site clinics, and workplace safety training. throughout the process.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

These frameworks have led to big efficiency wins: the traditional tender procedures take between four months and one year to complete while the framework procedure takes between four and six weeks on average. Solution: Open contracting fosters competition among vendors, reducing costs through competitive bidding.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Cabinet Office has prepared guidance on a range of subjects including competitive tendering procedures, exclusions and debarment and remedies Keep up to date with VWV's short and expert blogs There are no changes to the current procurement thresholds which will remain in force until 31 December 2025.

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