How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. .

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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.

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The one finding that should definitely not go unnoticed is that, according to DRCF, ‘ Buyers can lack the technical expertise to effectively scrutinise the [algorithmic systems] they are procuring, whilst vendors may limit the information they share with buyers ’ (at 9). This is extremely worrying.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? Finally, ensure you act ethically and sustainably at all times. Do not engage in any bad practice such as bribery, corruption or fraud.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Benefits of Framework Agreements Framework agreements offer a streamlined procurement process that benefits both buyers and suppliers by simplifying the qualification and tendering stages, ultimately saving time and money. The post In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement appeared first on Tracker.

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Kluwer Arbitration

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ChatGPT, Smoking Guns, Opera Lovers and Other Ethical Dilemmas in International Arbitration Tom Claassens opened the first panel discussion around ethics in arbitration with a thought-provoking quote by Aldo Leopold: “Ethical behavior is doing the right thing when no one else is watching – even when doing the wrong thing is legal”.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges) The Scottish University and College sectors are committed to carrying out all their operations in an environmentally, socially, ethically and economically responsible manner.

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ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2021

Redwood City, CA – 26th August 2021 – Research from Ivalua, a leading global spend management cloud provider, has revealed more than half (58%) of European suppliers said buyers rarely or never include responsible labour practices in contracts or agreements. The report also identified a lack of consistent monitoring of labour standards.

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ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

Buyers receive about a thousand forms per year and commit themselves to responding in a reasonable period of time. Second, every two years they organize a supplier-buyer speed dating event, focused on indirect spend. Finally, buyers also spend time on their strategic suppliers’ premises.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

KPIs are popularly related to areas such as: On time delivery Amount of rejects Cost reduction Ethical conduct Sustainable approaches Lead times KPIs can be written to measure any aspect of supplier performance but must be relevant to the contract to add value. The issue could be a minor blip in production but it could be more serious.

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ivalua

JULY 6, 2021

Supply Nation certifies Indigenous businesses and maintains a comprehensive directory and active community to connect these suppliers with buyers in all sectors,public and private. . How can your organization keep pace and what tactics can be used to ensure ethical supplier diversity? We’ll answer those questions next time.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This guide examines the fundamentals of public procurement, including fairness, value for money, and transparency, and how they influence both ethical and effective procurement procedures. Ethical and competitive procurement system must be grounded on the key principles of public procurement, namely transparency, value for money, fairness.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

Procurement is thus seen as a mechanism of ‘regulation by contract’ whereby the public buyer can impose requirements seeking to achieve broad goals of digital regulation, such as transparency, trustworthiness, or explainability, or to operationalise more general ‘AI ethics’ frameworks.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

I need to do business with people that meet certain standards of ethics and conduct. Export control laws. If you’re dealing with international counterparties, I’ve got sanctions risk, right? I can’t do business with certain prohibited entities.

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ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. To top it all off, extremely tight supply markets have further shifted negotiating leverage from buyers to suppliers. Most supply risks, whether from disruptions or ethical violations, lurk not among immediate suppliers, but in the sub-tier.

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ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

Also, the gates to become a supplier to a large company are typically designed with bigger organizations in mind : dependency criteria, environmental charters, ethical declaration, quality labels, etc. Buyers need to put aside their compliance hats and put on their entrepreneurial ones!

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Ethical labour standards are non-negotiable, ensuring workers’ rights and well-being are protected throughout the supply chain. Together, these governance measures ensure that public sector buyers uphold the principles of fairness, ethics, and accountability.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Not only does it serve as a gateway to numerous business opportunities, but it also acts as a marketing tool for showcasing your capabilities to potential government buyers. Compliance isn’t just about submitting reports; it involves adhering to federal acquisition regulations and maintaining ethical standards.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

To properly assess risk, reduce carbon emissions and avoid ethics violations, leaders must map and assess the multi-tier supply chain. That requires as close to real time sharing of information as possible, from both buyers and suppliers. Supply chains are increasingly critical to success or failure.

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ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

However, they could probably leverage their great buyers in a better way by having proper data delivered to them upfront and allowing them to identify the most strategic new projects. By having conversations with our suppliers upfront, Amrest can filter sustainable and ethical suppliers during the onboarding process to meet their needs. .

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sometimes buyers may send the opportunity listing to existing vendors, previous bidders or even select organizations. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

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The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Aligning with partners who share your values can promote ethical practices. Buyers benefit by getting high-quality gear at a lower price, while sellers get a gift card at REI. Recommendation: Partner with suppliers who prioritize sustainability. Focus on resource sourcing, production methods, and labor conditions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 22, 2024

While the buyer had not secured financing when the term sheet was signed, the term sheet was not conditioned on obtaining financing nor does it appear that financing was in doubt. This panel of government and industry experts will provide a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity compliance issues and how to address them effectively.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The review process includes a thorough evaluation by a buyer to confirm that the submission contains complete information, detailed justification, and appropriate documentation supporting fair pricing. After completion, the department requester must obtain signatures on the form and submit it for approval to a designated department approver.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

AUGUST 15, 2024

While the buyer had not secured financing when the term sheet was signed, the term sheet was not conditioned on obtaining financing nor does it appear that financing was in doubt. This panel of government and industry experts will provide a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity compliance issues and how to address them effectively.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. What are buyers looking for beyond just price? Understanding what buyers want and delivering it flawlessly. Show buyers why youre the best choice, not just the cheapest.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Many contracts contain an ‘option to extend at the buyers option’ and performance management is an effective tool to determining if one wants to exercise the extension. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Tracker Intelligence uses sophisticated procurement tools and integrates centralised systems, which decreases the time and effort needed for buyers and suppliers. Tracker Intelligence equips clients with cutting-edge analytics platforms that not only detect potential fraud but also prevent it by ensuring adherence to ethical practices.

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Federal News Network

MARCH 26, 2025

Say you’re competing and this may not even be the case in reality against a Russian company or a company in one of the former republics that may not have the ethical fine-tuning that the NATO countries have. And so the possibility that you’re going to run into an unscrupulous competitor is actually diminished.

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