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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts. Working with suppliers who share your commitment to sustainability is not only good for the planet but also enhances your organization’s reputation.

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Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

How to Crack a Nut

I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I I suppose at this rate, you could just get AI to write all your bids for you?” If a bid is incorrectly evaluated, the buyer can hardly hold the AI response generator accountable. says a buyer.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Public sector professionals must responsibly procure goods and service contracts on behalf of the taxpayer. They, unlike larger companies, do not have as much time to solicit new work.

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Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

Tracker Intelligence

Government expenditure through public procurement is essential since it ensures that there are contracts available to be bid in a fair, open, and competitive manner. The best bid is not always the cheapestit is the one offering the highest overall benefit considering durability, innovation, and economic impact.

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Thank You to This Week’s Training Participants!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

If you missed out on this week’s training, we are returning both courses to our regular rotation of annual events and we would love to see you next time.

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Register for Our MAS Basic Training and GSA and VA Schedule Contract Training for In-House Counsel Courses!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, October 29 On October 29, we will host our “must attend” General Services Administration (GSA) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel. To register for the GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, click here.