ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

There will be unique challenges public procurement teams will need to address to ensure the bill delivers on its full promise. Chief among these challenges is the need to modernize procurement processes and tools. . Total estimated infrastructure bill allocations: Source. A Path Forward.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Responsible procurement wise. We’ve completed over 250 deep dive assessments now of our suppliers, supply chains and institutional procurement teams and their internal stakeholders. But despite all of these things, our local government colleagues that are procurement teams continue to deliver.

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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! However, all are welcome!

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. A contract notice makes sure everyone knows what’s up for grabs, who’s bidding, and how decisions are made. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

Across the country, state and local procurement teams are taking up the call to expand electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Additionally, the rapid pace of technological advancements in the EV sector can make it difficult for procurement teams to keep up, leading to concerns about the long-term viability of their investments.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

LADWP Shifts to Electronic Bidding System in Response to Covid-19. Prior to COVID-19, the agency accepted supplier bids by mail or in person — two methods that in an instant became impossible. The challenge involved building a custom supplier portal — a dropbox where suppliers could safely submit their bids online.

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Eprocurement Supplier Bidding Public Procurement 52

Bonfire

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We hosted our first ever Bonfire Procurement Awards reception to honor our clients who are moving mountains in their organizations. Then in our case study session, we heard how public procurement teams are using Bonfire to drive their organizations forward and positively impact the communities they serve.

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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. Going forward, the agencies that use a patchwork approach are working towards adopting a single tool that will streamline their processes and support procurement success.

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Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

Bonfire

JANUARY 25, 2023

The most common thing preventing procurement teams from creating these initiatives is not having a starting point. One way to do this is to invite both groups of vendors to pre-bid meetings and encourage networking. Vendors don’t understand the procurement process and what’s required of them to start bidding.

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Bidding Procurement Eprocurement Leadership 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Challenge: Limited Resources, Lengthy Research, and Cumbersome RFP Process The Town of Epping faced a significant challenge in streamlining its procurement operations due to the intricate and heavily regulated nature of government purchasing. This is a widespread issue across government procurement teams.

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Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Not to mention, ERPs can’t connect you with the vendor communities and networks that sometimes come with a dedicated procurement solution, which means that fewer qualified vendors see and bid on your agency’s solicitations in the first place.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Tail Spend Challenges. Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects within the Manufacturing supply chain, including the ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. Manufacturers, take charge of your supply chain!

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The private sector offers more flexibility, whereas the public sector requires a more complex and formal process for businesses that are considering bidding for public sector contracts. Flexible In the public sector, procurement is usually formal , structured and conducted in accordance with a set of prescribed procedures.

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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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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Leading private sector organizations use ROSMA to look at the value-add by a procurement team but it has applications for public sector as well. Formula : The annual cost savings driven by procurement / annual cost of the procurement department. This would be reported as: 2,500,000 / 500,000 = 5X.

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Bonfire

MARCH 24, 2022

Seeing that real-world impact keeps us motivated to continue supporting procurement teams for years to come. When people ask me what the future holds for procurement, I think about what happens as more and more agencies digitize at scale. What happens is that procurement rises to be a value-add department within the agency.

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Eprocurement Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team 52

The Procurement School

APRIL 17, 2023

When a contract for copy paper was due to expire, there was relatively little discussion about doing anything different but having procurement running an RFX. Everybody knew that a competitive bid would be issued to the usual suspects and that was the best way to determine value. i.e., trying gochugaru instead of cayenne.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Let’s take a look at an example that we have been working with: Bid Bonding. Yukon Government has used bid bonding as a risk mitigation tool on many procurements, particularly on construction-related tenders. Was it a systemic problem with new businesses or difficulties connecting with surety companies?

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Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Ethics 52

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You can consult Schedule 1 of the PSR or our specialist Healthcare Procurement team for more details. Please feel free to get in touch if you would like support and assistance on how to get ready for the Procurement Act. Contact Stephanie Rickard in our Procurement team at 07384 251 896. What are open frameworks?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

For example, an advanced S2P platform can recommend certain suppliers for certain products, based on past bids and product or interaction data, eliminating time spent on researching suppliers for new orders. Achieving these goals would not only help Chassis Brakes control spend, it would improve product quality.

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ivalua

MARCH 4, 2016

Software that is built for indirect spend will not function in critical areas such as breaking down bids and collaborating with suppliers at the bill of material level. After the conference, I happened to follow up with a mid-manager who functioned as a liaison between IT and the Procurement team.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A RACI (responsible, accountable, consulted, informed) chart is an effective project governance tool so that team members understand their responsibilities and to ensure accountability throughout the procurement process. A Gantt chart is an effective tool for establishing high level milestones.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Clear policies serve as a roadmap in guiding procurement teams and suppliers toward achieving meaningful and measurable outcomes that benefit society. Market engagement Interacting with the market is necessary so that social value is integrated into the procurement processes.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Check out the list of upcoming events and register below: October 3 : Webinar: Bid Protests and Other Recent Federal Contract-Related Litigation – and Impacts on Contractors – Click here to register. The training covers ten innovative procurement techniques. Learn more and register here.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules. Complex bid preparation crafting the perfect proposal takes time and expertise. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process?

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Source: [link] The Key Challenges In Public Procurement Regulatory Complexity With the Procurement Act 2023 evolving, procurement is treated with a lot of oversight.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

By working closely with your technology and legal and policy teams, procurement teams can make sure that suppliers are aligned with their organization’s responsible AI principles and requirements, positioning themselves as valued business partners.

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