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Is e-Procurement Free For Buyers?

Mercell

By telephone, the buyer let me know that the offer seemed very reasonable and that she was going to ask for approval from her manager. As a seasoned buyer, she went to her manager with 2 other offers. Why would the ‘free-for-buyers’ solution care about increasing the efficiency and raising the quality of the work of buyers?

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Guide to Modern Vendor Relationships

The Procurement School

Allows government buyer to consider vendor feedback and make changes before issuing the solicitation. Solicitation Processes Once a government buyer has issued a solicitation, they must balance meeting the government’s needs with maintaining the interest of quality vendors. Do not disclose the budget in the solicitation.

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Private Sector Tender Platforms and Databases

Tracker Intelligence

It is a favourite for businesses who want high-quality tender opportunities because of its comprehensive coverage and user-friendly interface. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers. One example is Tracker Intelligence, which stands out among other private-sector platforms.

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Invoice Hub – the Next Horizon for AP Automation

ivalua

It breaks the bond between Buyer and Supplier, resulting in fragile supply chains and lots of mistrust. The Purchase Order has been touted as the only way to manage ‘maverick’ spend (stopping off budget expenditure), but it’s also a way to automate invoice processing. Is the tax and budget allocation information correct?

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The Corruption Cost Tracker: Quantifying the costs of corrupt contracting and the savings to be made from reform

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

Corruption in public procurement can lead to: 1) Overpriced public procurement contracts contributing to larger budget deficits. 3) Adverse impact on growth through lower efficiency of public investment, lower quality of public services and higher volatility in markets with substantial public presence.

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B2Gov: Meet the open data bundlers turning binners into winners

Open Contracting Partnership

Since launching their platform in 2020, Diegues and Blanco have built a set of digital tools and data analytics services that have bridged the gap between more than 250 private sector users and public procurement buyers in six countries across Latin America. They started with a simple idea that is complex to implement in practice.

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Congresswoman blasts GSA for purchasing Chinese tech

Federal News Network

The Department of the Navy is putting its contractors on notice to deliver ships, aircraft and submarines on time and on budget. She said given GSA's role as a major federal buyer of technology, the report raises even more questions about the agency's oversight processes. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.)