American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to Mitchell, it is nearly impossible for just one individual to organically possess all of the knowledge necessary to successfully implement a technology purchase completely on their own. No question, updating an agency’s IT setup can be a major undertaking. Mitchell believes that cooperative contracts can save time for agencies. “In

Import 110

Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management 110

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. For example, a Buyer was tasked with ordering scientific equipment and lab supplies for a university in Africa.

Ethics 98

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement 98

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. It shows your business has excelled in the competitive bidding process. Buyers can then call on the selected suppliers to provide services whenever they are needed.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Innovation Procurement Government 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Some examples of how competition in public procurement include better roads, increased digital infrastructure, and greater environmental compliance. Robust competition in public procurement can bring these promising outcomes. Yet, limited competition in the procurement landscape can be disastrous.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Having multiple suppliers to choose from allows a procurement team to leverage competitive bidding, ensuring the best value for the organization. In such cases, the competitive bidding requirement is not applicable. Defining Sole Source Procurement In the realm of procurement, variety is the spice of life.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

This ensures transparency and encourages innovation, because as providers introduce new services and products, they become automatically purchasable under the framework agreement. From there, the buyer can define the specific requirements for the solution and move to a request for a quotation to build the solution.

Procurement 138

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138