Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

MARCH 9, 2023

The online book is being edited now and hopefully will be available by late spring or early summer at mrsc.org. It is a best practices guide to everything about public construction contracting. The book will be released by the publisher on March 17, 2023, but is now available for preorder. Paperback or eBook. Amazon link.

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Competitive Bidding Bidding Contract IT 130

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. The popularity of government contracting is a testament to how beneficial the process can be for your business. What is Government Contracting?

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Government Contracts Innovation Procurement Government 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. They aren’t anchored with previous solutions.

Procurement 52

Procurement Inventory Competitive Bidding Influencing 52

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Most institutions have been practicing some form of outsourcing for a while.

Procurement 52

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. There are risks of contracting or outsourcing procurement services to 3rd parties.

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. There are risks of contracting or outsourcing procurement services to 3rd parties.

Consulting 52

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement 52