How to Crack a Nut

JULY 9, 2024

It was great to receive a submission for the ‘a book for a blog’ competition, which you can read here. Original call for blogs* I am increasingly interested in the ways public procurement can contribute to slowing down public sector AI adoption. So I am launching ‘a blog for a book’ competition. See you in September!

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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Federal News Network

JUNE 24, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Readers should look for future blogs addressing data analytics and the MAS program.

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ivalua

AUGUST 21, 2022

Originally published in the 2022 ProcureCon Report “Transforming Procurement: Embracing Digital Innovation and Driving Sustainability” Ethical business practices and sustainability initiatives are forcing organizations to not only stand up, but to also set themselves apart from the competition by implementing ESG and CSR commitments.

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Telles.eu

MAY 11, 2023

It is unsurprising Tirole mentions procurement as a problematic area as well. In his paper Tirole raises three main problems relevant for public procurement. These will now be looked into in turns on their relevance for public procurement. The implications for public procurement are obvious. Sounds familiar?

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Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 9, 2024

We have reached one year since the launch of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland (PPSfS). The strategy provides a clear vision and focused direction, supporting the whole Scottish public procurement community to align, to collaborate and to deliver positive outcomes with real impacts for the people of Scotland.

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ivalua

JUNE 26, 2023

Blog » Procurement on the Thames: Ivalua’s London Summer Symposium June 26, 2023 | | Thought Leadership by Eloise Barnum As businesses navigate through supply chain disruptions, high inflation, and sustainability initiatives, procurement, and supplier management has taken center stage in driving change.

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ivalua

MAY 30, 2023

Ivalua Spend Management Insights [ivory-search] 3 Powerful Ways Procurement will Drive the 2030 Saudi Vision Transformation May 30, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Sara Omer What is the Saudi Vision 2030 Program? Procurement and supply chain teams will play a crucial role in making this vision a reality.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 9, 2024

To stay up to date, subscribe to our GovCon & Trade blog. In addition, a Belgian national was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and designated by OFAC after conspiring to illegally procure products for resale in Russia and China. The DOJ charged two individuals for allegedly procuring U.S.-origin

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ExecutiveBiz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Mike Pullen and Michael Zuromski of CGI Federal said oral presentations could help federal agencies streamline the proposal evaluation process, gain more insights into potential industry partners and make more informed decisions about government procurement.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 2, 2023

Over the course of the year, the Art of Procurement team is privileged to speak to a LOT of people. The post 3 Key Messages for Procurement Leaders in 2023 appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

In this edition, Nick provides an update reflecting on the first few months of the year – highlighting key achievements, events, publications and successes from across the procurement community. McKee as the Minister for Public Finance and as the Minister responsible for procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are delighted to share a blog post from Rebecca Bell, a student who has recently completed a two-week placement in the Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate using the Procurement People of Tomorrow (PPoT) Placement Pack. It’s Scot Careers Week!

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 12, 2024

I have put together a consolidated overview of the primary challenges for the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023, to be included as a country report in a forthcoming issue of the European Procurement & Public Private Partnership Law Review. In case of interest, it can be downloaded from SSRN: [link].

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GovCon & Trade

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To stay up to date, subscribe to our GovCon & Trade blog. The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged four Chinese nationals with illegally procuring U.S.-origin If you have questions about any actions addressed in the Roundup, please contact the international trade team. There were two notable actions involving Iran this month.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Part of our role as Procurement Professionals should be to ensure that the specifications put to us from suppliers, or those created in-house are (1) fit for purpose and (2) thinking about and reflecting good ESG practice. The post ESG Practices for Procurement Professionals appeared first on Oxford College of Procurement and Supply.

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VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition As the holiday season draws near, its a timely moment to unwrap the latest developments in the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act). February 2025: Publication of the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS).

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JUNE 21, 2024

Data management tools, like pricing algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), are playing an ever-larger role in Federal procurement as agencies look to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve contract outcomes. Readers should look for future blogs addressing data analytics and the MAS program.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices. You should only procure what you need.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In his latest vlog, Nick provides an update highlighting what we’ve achieved over the last quarter, including exciting events and recent publications, as well as what’s coming up over the next few months across the Scottish procurement community. You can watch the video below. Welcome to my second vlog of 2024.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to procurement, having a clear, strategic approach is key to delivering value to your organization. Whether you’re in education, government, nonprofit or the private sector, procurement can be a powerful tool for maximizing savings, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sector’s 2023 achievements. You can watch the video below, or read the transcript at the bottom of the page.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The procurement regime is changing on 24 February 2025. Here are some key facts and figures you need to know about the Procurement Act 2023. Procedures Number of procurement processes has reduced from 6 to 3. Increased transparency throughout the lifecycle of a procurement and related contract.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 19, 2023

In this week’s episode of the Art of Procurement podcast, Philip Ideson and I took some time out to give. The post Translating Digital Investments into Digital Outcomes appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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SmallGovCon

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

We at SmallGovCon are excited to announce this first in a new line of blogs we call GovCon FAQs. Our firm handles a wide variety of federal procurement and contract matters, from bid protests, size protests, joint ventures, socio-economic certifications, to everything in between. This blog will kick off that FAQ page for contractors.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It was a great opportunity presenting on the topic of Private Conflicts: How the New Private Sector OCI Rules Could Impact Federal Procurement. I also thoroughly enjoyed the other presentations at the conference.

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SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The ICBSSHOW offers informational sessions featuring experts in government procurement, connection and networking opportunities, and a day of matchmaking to introduce you and your business to government decision makers. If you are attending, please stop by our table and say hello.

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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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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

These conversations led to a series of blog posts that are being published in our Law School blog. This prompted me to think a bit more in detail about how the public interest is articulated in public procurement law and policy. Available at SSRN: [link].

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we take a look back at what has been achieved over the last year in Public Procurement in Scotland. We asked members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) to summarise their sectors 2024 achievements. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8 billion to Scottish GDP.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As mentioned in last week’s FAR & Beyond blog, communication is the “connective tissue” of federal procurement, bringing government and industry together. The Fall Training Conference provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen this connective tissue through thought-provoking panels and collaborative dialogue.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

We recently caught up with our Director, Nick Ford, to hear his reflections on recent months, highlighting some key achievements and successes across the procurement community. There are also other commitments involving procurement. So please check out our recent blog for more information.

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Art of Procurement

JANUARY 12, 2023

In this week’s episode of the Art of Procurement podcast, Philip Ideson welcomed the first guest of 2023: Stephane Morel, The post Applying Category Management to the Challenges of a New Age appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 4, 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 Part 1 of our FAQs for suppliers , we covered key changes to the procurement process and what suppliers can do to get ready for the Procurement Act.

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Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If there were a shortlist of core procurement skills, benchmarking would undoubtedly be on it. The post How to Benchmark Supplier Diversity Performance appeared first on Art of Procurement. And yet, for the ease.

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The CGP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Keeping with the title and theme of the Coalition’s Fall Training Conference, “ What is Fair and Reasonable,” this week’s blog addresses what is fair and reasonable transparency. Transparency is the key to effective communication between and among stakeholders in the procurement process. Transparency is in the government’s interests.

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SmallGovCon

MAY 17, 2024

Federal Contracting by Veteran-Owned Small Businesses: An Overview and Analysis of Contemporary Issues Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program Updates and Clarifications Department of Labor Recognized by SBA for Excellence in Procurement Practices to Support Small Businesses White House procurement office releases data circular as it celebrates (..)

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