Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Although there is a lot of guidance on green and sustainable procurement, our global research tells us that government buyers are still struggling to get started and to scale up their efforts. This is all the more urgent when we consider the huge scale up that we need in green financing to achieve our net zero goals.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In April, it was pivotal, we launched the public procurement strategy for Scotland, setting out a roadmap for the next five years and giving us an ambitious future vision to put public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland. So lots of good work and lots to be thankful for.

Public Procurement 62

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 62

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. Such platforms also help embed transparency by ensuring relevant information about each supplier is readily available to other buyers.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

It can also support public buyers in identifying the green or sustainable public procurement criteria that will deliver the biggest improvements measured against any chosen key performance indicator, such as CO 2 footprint, as well as support the development of robust methodologies for life-cycle costing.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In April, it was pivotal, we launched the public procurement strategy for Scotland, setting out a roadmap for the next five years and giving us an ambitious future vision to put public procurement at the heart of a sustainable economy to maximise value for the people of Scotland. So lots of good work and lots to be thankful for.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They are also responsible for the procurement of innovation. This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. Further information and a buyers guide can be found here. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They are also responsible for the procurement of innovation. This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. Further information and a buyers guide can be found here. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge. Analyse past procurement trends Winning bids isnt just about what you offer but how you position yourself.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now we play a major role in this to our programmes of work on our National Collaborative Procurement, Commercial Value for Money programmes and the Single Scottish Estate programme, making a real efficiency and securingsavings for the public sector. One of the main changes we discussed as a group was around widening representation.

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Procurement Public Procurement Sustainability Collaboration 57