ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

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SmallGovCon

AUGUST 1, 2024

Well, consider the number of federal statutes that govern federal procurements, contracts, and interactions with the federal government: The Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) , the Small Business Act , and the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 , for starters. That case remains in good standing, at least for the time being.

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Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JUNE 22, 2017

This position also assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure that purchase requisitions and activities comply with Kitsap Transit’s procurement policies; receives and reviews requisitions for products and services; ensures proper authorizations, and accuracy of account numbers and descriptions.

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SmallGovCon

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

We’ve mentioned a few of the changes in prior blog posts. The first proposed revision addressed by this particular blog post looks at whether a non-profit entity is permitted to be the mentor in an SBA-approved mentor-protégé agreement. e)(6) be redesignated to be located in the protégé-specific provisions as 13 C.F.R.

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AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The solution also provides community-based organizations, agencies, and other service providers secure multi-party chat, document exchange, form filling, and legally binding e-signatures and referrals. Kiip’s core value proposition for its service provider customers is to improve the application process for their services.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Agile Procurement in Canada. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

A procure-to-pay solution offers a seamless process from point of order to payment. At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Reduced errors, fraud and risk.

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AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Government organisations can improve e-governance standards and enable on-demand digital services for citizens and businesses across India. Srinivas Pendyala, director of e-government initiatives with the ITE&C Dept in the Government of Telangana, said, “We are pleased that the AWS Hyderabad Region is empaneled for government workloads.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

APRIL 12, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Awards! Thank you to our members for nominating qualified candidates and continuing to support the EIP Award’s mission of establishing a collaborative and effective procurement system.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Agencies have cancelled procurements for a lack of competition. The acquisition offices that speak least with industry have the most challenges with procurements. They have cancelled contracts because industry feedback made it clear the government wouldn’t be successful. They did hold an industry day, but those are one way discussions.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In a recent bid protest decision, the GAO held that when an agency sought to procure services using the Federal Supply Schedule, the agency could not agree to pay a price higher than the price set forth in the offeror’s underlying FSS contract. The GAO’s decision in Kauffman & Associates, Inc., B-421917.2,

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This is especially true in the SLED (state, local, and education) market, where procurement processes and regulations can vary widely between jurisdictions. In this blog post, we will provide a detailed guide on how businesses can successfully sell to the government in the SLED market.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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BLP

JULY 20, 2023

Through the official letter MH-DCoP-OF-0458-2023 of the Public Procurement Directorate of the Ministry of Finance, an interpretation has been made of Article 44 of the Regulations to the new Public Procurement Law regarding the obligation of the Administration to conduc t market research.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Written by Isabelle Adam and originally published on the ACE-Global Integrity blog. In public procurement, this has given rise to a global movement promoting procurement data transparency, a.k.a. Many governments have committed to making public procurement data more transparent and open for public scrutiny.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The governmentwide day on November 20 will feature expert panels addressing “what’s next” after the election for the future of federal procurement. Join us as we dive into what lies ahead for federal procurement in 2025 and beyond! Market and Procurement Outlook Panel: What’s Next?

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

To shed light on the value of having high-quality procurement data, we spoke to product owner Hans Minkes at TenderNed , the Dutch government’s online tendering system and one of the agencies furthest along in implementing eForms among the EU Member States. Visit OCP’s blog for more on how OCDS complements eForms ).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 15, 2024

This will be accomplished by thought-provoking sessions with government officials, industry experts, and legal minds who will share their expertise and perspectives on the latest procurement topics, focusing on governmentwide issues on day one, and healthcare specific issues on day two.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

To read the full blog post by Network Distribution, click here. This national contract has been competitively solicited and publicly awarded by a lead public agency so you can procure the solutions and products you need for your operations confidently knowing that the best procurement processes and practices have been applied.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. By leveraging blockchain’s capabilities, these entities can significantly mitigate corruption risks, streamline operations, and foster a more transparent procurement environment.

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SmallGovCon

JANUARY 18, 2024

Some good takeaways are below: Alan E. CBCA continued, clarifying that a “suretyship arrangement is not a contract for the procurement of good or services” and would not be seen as a procurement contract under CDA. Fricke Memorials, Inc. Department of Veterans Affairs , CBCA 7352, et al.

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Procureware

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

As a procurement manager, you know how important suppliers are to your organization. Long before you make a purchase decision, you must create the right structure for vendor relationships with your procurement organization. Some giant procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions also have vendor networks financed by supplier fees.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 6, 2023

Public procurement can shape our world. On 15-16 June, together with the governments of Albania, Italy and the Netherlands, we held a conference on Open and Sustainable Procurement in Europe for about 100 procurement leaders from 25 European countries. There were many, many more great examples to share.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

and will explore the future of the Federal procurement system after the Presidential election. Attendees will gain insights into policy shifts, the budget outlook, and the overall procurement state of play in 2025 and beyond. What’s next for procurement policy and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)?

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 3, 2024

Why FAR Part 10 Matters for Your Business FAR Part 10 is designed to ensure that federal agencies make informed decisions when procuring goods and services. This approach can lead to cost savings and increased efficiency in the procurement process.

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SmallGovCon

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

OHA’s analysis of this protest rightfully began with an explanation of the relevant date for determining SDVOSB eligibility, noting, “In an SDVOSB status protest pertaining to a procurement, OHA determines the eligibility of the protested concern as of the date of its initial offer or response which includes price. 134.1003(e)(1).”

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2024

These two trainings, which are offered both in-person and virtually, are designed to equip attendees with essential knowledge and tools for navigating the complexities in government procurement. October has featured a busy schedule here at the Coalition, and we are thrilled to conclude the month with these two essential training courses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

This week, the Coalition for Government Procurement held two important training courses for our members – MAS Basic Training: The Nuts & Bolts and GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 16, 2024

Understanding OTAs: A Game-Changer in Government Contracting Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the ever-evolving landscape of government contracting, fostering innovation and streamlining procurement processes for contractors in the federal marketplace. What are Other Transaction Agreements?

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ivalua

MAY 21, 2020

This article was originally posted on the SIG blog. Dawn will be presenting a thought-leader keynote titled “Leadership in Uncertain Times” at Ivalua NOW , the premier virtual event for procurement leaders, on May 5. Today, procurement leaders have a seat at the table in e-staff meetings. It’s changed dramatically.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

Spring also means it is time for a Procurement Policy Spring Cleaning Checklist highlighting the key initiatives that will shape procurement operations for customer agencies and industry partners. Increasingly, AI is making its way into procurement operations. E-commerce follow-on. Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

In part, it is addressed by upstream digital procurement initiatives which should mean an approved Purchase Order removes the need to approve the Invoice, but the payment is still approved, once, if not twice. Ivalua Payments can create a secure and seamless journey for your Procure-to-Pay processes. Looking for your own levee?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 15, 2024

These two trainings, which are offered both in-person and virtually, are designed to equip attendees with essential knowledge and tools for navigating the complexities in government procurement. October has featured a busy schedule here at the Coalition, and we are thrilled to conclude the month with these two essential training courses.

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ivalua

MAY 1, 2020

As I write this blog, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage populations and economies around the world. There are, however, already some clear lessons to be learned by Procurement and Supply Chain leaders. Balance Procurement Objectives. Others may still be applied to help businesses better manage the effects of the crisis.

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ivalua

MARCH 28, 2019

As we move towards a new decade is the emphasis in the procurement world changing – are we going to see a new age, where the Art of Procurement comes to the fore? Technology has radically changed procurement activities and procurement roles across virtually all our spheres of activity.

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Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 21, 2023

This blog is based on a speech delivered by Open Contracting Champion, David Riveros García, at the World Bank’s inaugural GovTech Global Forum focused on “Governance in the Digital Era” this May. In other words, it happens in the bureaucracy and it is not public.

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