The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. Had the Director accepted the late bid, their reputation would be tarnished forever. Why not” asked the VP.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The traditional lanes of the records manager, IT director and CISO (chief information security officer) are increasingly overlapping when considering the advantages of modernization.” Mitchell believes that cooperative contracts can save time for agencies. “In

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

Due to frequent updates, alerts on bids, and comprehensive information about projects, these platforms help identify new opportunities quickly. The UK’s premier tendering portals are vital aids for companies wanting to participate in the competitive bid forums.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. 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.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some examples of how competition in public procurement include better roads, increased digital infrastructure, and greater environmental compliance. Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A formal call for bids on a project, known as a tender, initiates the bidding process among prospective contractors. This process includes several crucial steps: tendering by the bidders, bid evaluation by the client and award of the contract to the successful bidder. What is a Tender Document in Construction?

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Tendering is the act of offering bids in construction-related contracts with significant stakeholders such as the government, commercial developers or contractors. Public sector bids are often released by government agencies, whereas private sector tenders are offered by businesses or developers. What Are Construction Tenders?

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ivalua

JULY 21, 2021

“Partnering with Consus Global and our successful deployment of Ivalua will accelerate our progress in supply chain optimization at REV Group by applying a powerful toolset of data, supplier management, and competitive bidding capabilities to our team,” says Rob Vislosky, Chief Supply Officer of REV Group. “We ABOUT IVALUA .

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Sole-Source Contracts: 8(a) certified businesses have the advantage of competing for sole-source contracts, meaning they can secure contracts without going through a competitive bidding process. The SBA periodically updates program requirements and guidelines, and businesses must adapt to these changes to maintain compliance.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Tracker Intelligence platform helps organisations identify and bid for tenders in a wide range of sectors. The platform provides information on contracts available for bidding, buyer behaviour tracking, and market data to facilitate the tendering process.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing practices: Outsourcing the procurement functions from running a competitive bid through to supplier selection, can complement the need for internal responsibility. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. Ensuring ongoing compliance can enhance your reputation and increase your chances of winning future contracts.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 9, 2024

If the grant is successful and recipient municipalities bid out aspects of the grant implementation, the consultants can participate in the competitive bid response. Reader friendly, the guide presents a wealth of information from PFAS 101 to PFAS Sampling Protocols and Best Practices. This work informs the next step.

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Tracker Intelligence

JANUARY 28, 2024

The tools within the platform are designed to ensure that the proposals for procurements launched through it are of high quality, thus increasing the chances of creating a winning bid with distinctive features in an industry that is quite competitive. Wh at is a Find a Tender Service ?

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The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

Everybody knew that a competitive bid would be issued to the usual suspects and that was the best way to determine value. The purpose of having a paper-based copy was to share and store information for relatively easy access, as filing systems were intended for decades. The status quo remained as is.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

And how can you stand apart from the competition to win government procurement contracts in the first place? For all the information you need on the advantages of government procurement, just keep reading. It shows your business has excelled in the competitive bidding process. So why wait?

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MARCH 5, 2024

Budget Information: Provides details about the available budget and any specific financial considerations. Terms and Conditions: Includes legal and procedural information, such as contract terms, intellectual property rights, and other relevant conditions. The process ensures transparency and allows for fair competition among vendors.

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APRIL 21, 2023

You have to be sure you are completely accurate with your information when you complete the application. You’ll be bidding on one set of services that you provide, but your codes say you provide something totally different. You will get the contact information for everyone in your marketing campaign.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Participating in the program opens avenues for securing federal contracts through sole-source awards, eliminating the need for competitive bidding up to a designated threshold. It serves as a way to convey information, entertain, or communicate a message. What is a narrative?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Selecting the appropriate contracts to bid on is key. It’s better to focus on opportunities that align with your expertise rather than bidding on every contract available. Set-Aside and Sole-Source Contracts Set-aside contracts limit competition exclusively to small businesses, creating a level playing field.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But is this the kind of thing you mean that just hinders competitive bidding on reality of what the government needs? The concern is that anytime you give any agency or anybody unfettered access to your information systems, there’s no real way of controlling where they go. I’m joking, sort of.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

Managed by various certifying agencies including the Texas Unified Certification Program (TUCP), this certification enhances your participation in public and government contracting, providing a significant advantage in competitive bidding processes.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. It is a comprehensive document that requires detailed information.

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JUNE 11, 2024

Businesses vying for government contracts must understand the bidding process, prepare a detailed technical proposal, ensure compliance, and be aware of the roles of contracting officers and prime contractors to increase their chances of success. As such before bidding on any government contract it’s essential to identify the contract type.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government. Establishing advisory panels or seeking input from the technology community can help ensure that the government makes informed decisions based on the latest technical knowledge.

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Tracker Intelligence

JUNE 16, 2024

Health tenders are official calls for bids from healthcare institutions, government, or private entities seeking suppliers of products and services. Medical tender opportunities provide healthcare sector suppliers with access to a constant stream of opportunities to bid for tenders, which are often posted on a specific portal.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Looking to improve your proposal for bid? This guide covers the essential practices and elements to make your bid proposal stand out and win projects by focusing on an effective bid proposal that thoroughly reviews provided documents, requirements, and conducts research to show commitment and interest in the client’s needs.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This article will show you the steps to take, from understanding different contract types to crafting a winning bid, including how to find government contracts and bidding on them. A government bid refers to a proposal or offer made by companies. If a bid is accepted, the parties will create a government contract.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. Supplier performance had never been measured.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

There are also numerous other items that should be included in the SOW such as; Special Conditions, Contractor/Supplier liability, Terms and Conditions of the Bid Process, Regulatory compliance requirements, Standard owner/vendor terms, conditions and legal clauses and Glossary of Terms/Definitions. STEP 4 Publish your RFP!

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