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The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. From there, the buyer can define the specific requirements for the solution and move to a request for a quotation to build the solution.

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Sole Source Procurement: A Guide to Single-Source Acquisitions

Select GCR

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

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Private Sector Tender Platforms and Databases

Tracker Intelligence

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers.

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Mastering SAM Government Contracting

Select GCR

Learn the ins and outs of maintaining compliance, crafting a competitive bid, and positioning your business for growth through federal opportunities, all through the lens of SAM’s pivotal role in government procurement. To thrive in federal contracting, having an active registration on SAM is non-negotiable.

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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

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.

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How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

Tracker Intelligence

Government contracting is governed by public procurement policy agreements that regulate procurement activities and ensure transparency and fair competition conditions in the government procurement process. It shows your business has excelled in the competitive bidding process.

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Commemorating 10 years of Bonfire

Bonfire

I knew eProcurement would give vendors and public agencies the tools they needed — easy submissions, quick evaluations, instant award notifications, and transparent results — to build strong and lasting relationships. Our clients have run 81,900 projects on Bonfire and vendors have uploaded nearly 150 million pages of proposal documents.