Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

We’re pleased to welcome a blog from Denis McFadden, Deputy Director, Procurement Services Division to reflect on the procurement role MPIP have played in supporting and enabling the delivery of new Social Security benefits in Scotland.

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Procurement Team Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration 57

ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

How Inflation Impacts Procurement Inflation affects a number of aspects of a business, including its ability to compete in the market, financial performance, and overall strategy. The key for procurement teams is to stay ahead of inflationary trends so they can anticipate needs and adjust accordingly before problems arise.

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Price Supply Chain Supplier Procurement Team 105

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Scalability. Data Insight Strategy. Conclusion.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. In this two-part blog series, we answer frequently asked questions to help you understand the impact of the Act and how to prepare.

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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

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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