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Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I says a buyer.

Bidder

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding

A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

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. in 2020 to 59.7%

Corruption

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement

In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes. Tracker Intelligence is a great tool to help vendors precisely and easily negotiate the complexity of the tendering process.

Framework Agreement

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender

Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

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. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement Tender

#ScotClimateWeek PPG round up

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.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability

The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

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.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender

Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

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.

Procurement

Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement

Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

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 bridging the gaps, Amrest could even start the tendering process earlier with a wider range of suppliers. Part of the Solution.

Finance

Finance Supply Chain Procurement Supplier

Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

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.

Procurement

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract

Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This demonstrates that businesses increasingly recognize diversity as a global issue and these programs provide an “ethical” mechanism to connect with customers through community engagement. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition as leaders now see the overall value for their business. .

Supplier

Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain

Supplier Diversity Part II: Supplier Diversity on the World Stage

ivalua

JULY 6, 2021

This imposes mandatory requirements around the inclusion of Indigenous businesses in potential opportunities without an overly burdensome and costly tender process. . How can your organization keep pace and what tactics can be used to ensure ethical supplier diversity? We’ll answer those questions next time.

Supplier

Supplier Tender Procurement Buyers

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

With the Tracker Intelligence tender alerts feature, you can set up real-time alerts tailored to your industry, so youre always in the know. 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?

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender

Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects. Tracker Intelligence uses sophisticated procurement tools and integrates centralised systems, which decreases the time and effort needed for buyers and suppliers.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The issuer can decide to accept the proposed change byway of an addendum or leave the contract as tendered. 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. and Manage the Contract – Buyandsell.gc.ca

Contract Management

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Slowing Down Public Sector AI Adoption -- guest post by Saema Jaffer

A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

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In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

#ScotClimateWeek PPG round up

The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

Supplier Diversity Part II: Supplier Diversity on the World Stage

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

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