Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. The standard templates enable Buyers to easily create consistent tender documentation and allows Suppliers to save and reuse tender responses. All opportunities are first advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).

Tender 62

Tender Buyers Supplier Public Procurement 62

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Essential Functions of the Job: Recommends, implements and maintains City purchasing systems for maximum efficiency and to achieve optimum life-cycle cost for all goods and services purchased. For More Information and to Apply: Click here. Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery.

Purchasing 100

Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. Efficiency is key.

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 23, 2024

It was impossible to analyze the decisions of Ukraine’s procurement review body, the Antimonopoly Committee, in a comprehensive way to understand when the outcome favored the buyer and when it favored the vendor. percentage points more than the average success rate for appeals in Prozorro (72%), excluding Clarity App buyers.

Procurement 67

Procurement Tender Buyers Public Procurement 67

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. In recent years, much of the public sector has migrated to online bidding platforms that increase staff efficiency and comply with trade treaty requirements for broader exposure to bids.

Participation 52

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. With troves of information available, the marketplace should be a breeding ground for data innovation, revealing opportunities. What excites you about GovSpend and the advantage it gives to professionals in the public sector marketplace?

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Scottish Government Procurement

MAY 10, 2024

For further information, or to provide feedback, please contact us at scottishprocurement@gov.scot.

Sustainability 62

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement Buyers 62

ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Strategic Sourcing modules of Ivalua allow Punch Powertrain buyers to define Purchasing needs collaboratively, consolidate the tendering documents and ease costing by suppliers (cost breakdown files, dialogue with the projects on technical feasibility). For more information visit www.punchpowertrain.com. About Punch Powertrain.

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Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The standards relate to energy efficiency, standby power reduction, hazardous substance reduction, recycling and other environmental considerations. These categories were established in a consultation process with relevant stakeholders and revised seven times.

Green Public Procurement 78

Green Public Procurement Public Procurement Procurement IT 78

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

The Efficiency of Open Procurement report, commissioned by Amazon Web Services (AWS) , concludes: “Closed and opaque approaches to procurement are flawed. In this post, I share some of the examples of good practice that informed that discussion. In 2010, 80 percent of government IT work was undertaken by 18 suppliers.

Innovation 78

Innovation Procurement Government Government 78

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Through features like the Contract Opportunities section, businesses can access solicitations and procurement notices, while contracting officers can disseminate information about upcoming opportunities and engage in dialogue to clarify requirements. This powerful program is intended to make information available instantly.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

To public sector buyers, frameworks are not just tools; they are time-saving, compliance-enhancing, and value-extracting tools from previously assessed suppliers. Contracts Finder Contracts Finder is a user-friendly resource that provides suppliers with information about upcoming public sector contracts, including framework agreements.

Procurement 52

Procurement Framework Agreement Tender Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Over the last two years, 21 Japanese cities have been working on opening up their public contracting for better efficiency, oversight and outcomes as part of the G20 Smart Cities Model Policy on Open Contracting (also available in Japanese ). This underscores Japan’s pivotal position on the global stage.

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Procurement 67

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Frameworks can help create an open and competitive environment which will drive better outcomes for buyers and suppliers in the public sector.

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

OCTOBER 5, 2020

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. The Corruption Cost Tracker is an interactive online tool, with dashboards for Corruption Risk Analysis, Spending Analysis, Efficiency Gains and Policy Scenarios.

Corruption 52

Corruption E-procurement Public Procurement Contract 52

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In September, the Programme for Government was published, and within this is the commitment to deliver a more efficient approach to public sector property management through the new Single Scottish Estate programme. So please check out our recent blog for more information. Welcome to my autumn vlog of highlights and what’s coming up.

Procurement 57

Procurement Eprocurement Public Procurement Buyers 57

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

For example, opting for reusable or compostable plates, cups and cutlery in the school cafeteria; using safer cleaning supplies through seeking certified cleaners or reviewing the material safety data sheets (MSDS), and purchasing a higher volume of energy-efficient products can all add up.

Purchasing 97

Purchasing Sustainability E-procurement Procurement 97

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Visibility across every aspect of the supplier relationship management is essential to making informed decisions or seizing opportunities, and it’s instrumental in speeding up the procurement process, reducing costs and collaborating with suppliers to better meet the needs of the business. Create speed and transparency.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. The standard templates enable Buyers to easily create consistent tender documentation and allows Suppliers to save and reuse tender responses. All opportunities are first advertised on Public Contracts Scotland (PCS).

Tender 40

Tender Buyers Supplier IT 40

Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Mike Shepherd, the director of the catalog management office in GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, said industry sellers and agency buyers will see a stark change when using the FCP from the previous catalog management system, called the Schedule Input Program (SIP), under GSA Advantage! But really, it’s more than that.

Supplier 100

Supplier Buyers Data Management 100

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective procurement practices allow the establishment of a closed-loop circular supply chain that helps deliver more efficiency, from end-to-end and supports the formalisation of different services, including e-waste management, recycling, resource sharing, and supplier regulatory development.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 26, 2024

The platform provides information on contracts available for bidding, buyer behaviour tracking, and market data to facilitate the tendering process. Buyer and competitor tracking: The platform can track the activities of potential customers and competitors. What is Tracker Intelligence?

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Buyers Competitive Bidding 52

Extract Systems

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Land records agencies play a crucial role in documenting and safeguarding property ownership information. Efficiency and Time Savings: Land records agencies handle vast amounts of data, from property deeds to land surveys. Automated indexing allows for instant access to information, making the process smoother for all stakeholders.

Demand 52

Demand Efficiency Data Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Their business facilitates access to procurement information, providing powerful analytics that help companies to search for new opportunities, prepare bids, and evaluate their performance on past tenders. The task is burdensome because there are thousands of public websites and information is not tabulated on many of them,” Diegues says. “So

Data 57

Data Public Procurement Tender Price 57

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Additionally, the implementation of this policy has been aided by Supply Nation , certifying Indigenous businesses and maintaining a comprehensive directory to connect these suppliers with buyers in all sectors, public and private.

Supplier 98

Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 98

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

For all the information you need on the advantages of government procurement, just keep reading. Government procurement frameworks allow buyers to select suppliers and set terms and conditions for a set period of time. Buyers can then call on the selected suppliers to provide services whenever they are needed.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Innovation Procurement Government 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We will support local partners to grow their capacity, especially local-rooted civil society partners who are natural users of public procurement information such as reAcción in Paraguay , CivicDataLab in India or Africa Freedom of Information Centre in Uganda.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

” Verónica Valle, Director, ChileCompra Transparency and access to information In late 2023, ChileCompra introduced a campaign called “Stop Corruption”, to promote the Observatory’s channels for citizens to submit confidential complaints. In addition, purchases issued through direct awards represented 46.7%

Procurement 62

Procurement E-procurement Tender Purchasing 62

University of Bristol

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Digitalisation could reduce the administrative burden through automation, generate data insights to inform policies and boost efficiency in public spending, and serve as a living lab for GovTech experimentation.

Procurement 52

Procurement Government Government Buyers 52

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

70% increase in invoice processing efficiency’ – Crédit Agricole. The AP journey starts even before the Supplier Invoice is received, and before the Supplier’s billing team generates the invoice, it begins with the Buyer’s Order. This could be a delivery note, time sheet, receipt or an acknowledgement from the Buyer.

Supplier 52

Supplier Buyers Budget E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

Their process wasn’t friendly to new vendors, leading to low levels of competition and bidder diversity, and they didn’t have good data to inform further improvements. City employees are now able to collaborate on procurement more efficiently, and better plan and track their aspirations around equity and sustainability.

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

4 Take note of first-time-match rate – If invoices match with POs as they’re supposed to, all signs point to a compliant, efficient operation. 5 Ensure data visibility – Electronic data is critical to have the meaningful information for business decisions.

Supplier 56

Supplier Electronics Negotiation Finance 56

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024.

Collaboration 67

Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2020

With rising costs and declining margins, health systems must become more efficient and productive. Across this supply chain there is typically a lack of visibility due to siloed information and data. On the flip side, the pandemic has highlighted the long standing need for digital transformation within healthcare.

Supply Chain 87

Supply Chain Distribution Strategic Sourcing Quality 87

ivalua

JUNE 28, 2021

The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, surveyed 300 suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, to examine supplier relationships with their buyers. According to the report, two-thirds (67%) of suppliers find buyer procurement systems a challenge to use, further limiting their ability to collaborate with organisations.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Collaboration 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

These public procurement principles allow businesses of all sizes to participate equitably, protect the integrity of taxpayer money, and encourage competition and efficiency. A well-managed procurement project ensures long-term efficiency and benefits for the community served, preventing unnecessary expenses over a contracts lifecycle.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender 52

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Key Takeaways SAM.gov registration is essential for government contracting, requiring businesses to provide detailed information and maintain compliance to access government business opportunities and to be considered for contracts. These reports enable the government to track and manage awarded contracts efficiently.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52