Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.

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Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 82

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

AUGUST 19, 2024

With the ever-increasing awareness on human rights and sustainability it has become part of our due diligence requirements to not only evaluate suppliers against the classic areas as per Carter’s 10 Cs but also against their ethics in the supply chain. Buyers need to conduct ESG surveys to ascertain the supplier performance.

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Supply Chain Ethics Buyers Supplier 59

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Forrester identified AWS Marketplace as a leader in its most recent Forrester Wave evaluation of software as a service (SaaS) marketplaces. Despite the rapid growth of software marketplace usage in recent years, some state and local government (SLG) purchasers are holding back. AWS Marketplace provided an intuitive user experience.”

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Government Government Purchasing Negotiation 81

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The government took three key steps: i) careful planning for the green transition; ii) implementing green public procurement (GPP) in practice with a focus on building the capacity of public buyers; and iii) learning powered by data-driven monitoring with a public dashboard. Or how could buyers minimize the very real risk of greenwashing?

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Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I was introduced to GovSpend during the diligence process as Thompson Street Capital Partners evaluated making an investment in the business. I fell in love with their mission to arm buyers and sellers in the public sector with intelligence, enabling them to be more proactive and competitive in their markets and in their spending.

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Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. Additionally, they provide flexibility through call off contracts where purchases can be placed on an ‘as needed’ basis.

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

Buyers are expected to scrutinize every aspect of the purchasing process to identify ways to reduce their carbon footprint, source sustainable materials, and promote diversity. As the sourcing function evolves, digital procurement technologies have become crucial tools for buyers to capture and report their sustainability achievements.

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Sustainability Buyers Supplier E-procurement 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4] 42] Review the purchase order history and the complete buyer’s file ( e.g. , quotes, negotiation summary, correspondence, purchase orders (PO), etc.)

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Seasoned practitioners in public procurement can be jaded from situations that have gone wrong, and it is common for inexperienced public buyers to experience risk aversion and fear of the unknown. Relationships will benefit when buyers promptly respond to SMEs’ queries and consider them as a valuable and positive part of the job.

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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With the help of automated analytical tools, the agency has been able to focus its prevention and control efforts on transactions with the highest risk, and in turn, harness the power of data to institutionalize better purchasing practices among government entities that conduct procurement through the Mercado Publico online platform.

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Procurement E-procurement Tender Purchasing 62

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Crown corporations purchase a variety of goods and services, from professional services to technology to general goods. Most agencies require a purchase order (PO) for almost every purchase in order to issue payment. Depending on the purchase, contract lengths are generally 3-5 years with the option for renewal.

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Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

Tendersinfo

JUNE 4, 2021

Identify the Pain Areas of the Buyer It is of utmost importance to comprehend the requirements and recognize the torment spaces of the buyer. A tender response should be able to make you stand out from the competition and talk about how your services can add value to the buyer.

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Bidding Tender Buyers E-procurement 52

Federal News Network

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. The Federal Supply Schedule is not a mandatory source of supplies.

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Negotiation Price Government Government 59

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Multiple-award contracts mandate a fair opportunity to all awardees for orders over the micro-purchase threshold, though there are exceptions like urgency or specialized service needs. Market research can provide crucial contracts awarded insights into government agencies’ purchasing patterns, helping you target future contract opportunities.

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Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Federal News Network

MARCH 25, 2024

How is AI being leveraged to streamline procurement processes and evaluations? Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. Small business opportunities.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 59

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

However, to assess the (abstract) potential of procurement as a regulatory tool, it is worth distinguishing between practical and legal challenges, and to focus on legal challenges that would be present at all levels of public buyer capability. They are thus unlikely to operate as an adequate tool to support regulation by contract.

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Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024.

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 68

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Federal Acquisition Policy and Procedure (PAP) 2021-05, Evaluation of FSS Program Pricing , sets forth “comprehensive guidance regarding the evaluation of pricing throughout the life of a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program contract.” They do not require the government to purchase all its requirements from FSS program contracts.

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Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

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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Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Just because the purchase order is placed with the supplier , our work as procurement professionals is not done. KPIs are key performance indicators and are a way in which procurement professionals can understand and evaluate a supplier’s ability to meet their contractual obligations. What makes KPIs so vital to Procurement?

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers. Insurance: You can also purchase insurance to protect against disruptions in the supply chain. Create speed and transparency. This will help offset the costs associated with disruptions.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 22, 2024

How is AI being leveraged to streamline procurement processes and evaluations? Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Price Evaluation. Significantly, the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) is revising its guidance to contracting officers regarding the evaluation/negotiation of MAS contract pricing. Small business opportunities.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Buyers 49

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It starts with identifying the right suppliers for a need, sharing requirements and evaluating supplier offers, selecting the most appropriate supplier, negotiating terms and contracting with them to receive goods and/or services. Purchasing is also where value is captured (i.e.,

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Scope 3 emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for an organization–extracted from a wide range of activities–including purchased goods and services, waste disposal, capital goods, and business travel. This will ensure sourcing and purchasing decisions take emissions into account.

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Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

ivalua

JANUARY 30, 2023

Scope 3 emissions are the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for an organization–extracted from a wide range of activities–including purchased goods and services, waste disposal, capital goods, and business travel. This will ensure sourcing and purchasing decisions take emissions into account.

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Procurement Supplier Category Management Purchasing 52

Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically. Buyers and contract managers have been relying on our platform and our expertise based on 17-year experience.

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E-catalogue E-procurement Procurement Tender 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The General Services Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) set forth the policies and procedures for the evaluation and negotiation of “fair and reasonable” contract level pricing under the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) program. The Federal Supply Schedule is not a mandatory source of supplies.

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Negotiation Price Government Government 40

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

The country also adapted the regulations of its public procurement law to allow the incorporation of inclusive development as an evaluation criterion in procurement processes, and as a justification for direct contracting in purchases of lower value. 2) Definition of requirements.

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Public Procurement Participation Procurement Import 52

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This pro-supplier/pro-customer orientation prompted Gisele’s question/challenge, which is whether ‘there is EVER an opportunity for government (customer-buyer) to be better able to negotiate the final language with clauses like these in order to weigh the trade offs between interests?’,

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Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Evaluations are now complete. They are also responsible for the procurement of innovation. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 45

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. They started with a simple idea that is complex to implement in practice.

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Data Public Procurement Tender Price 57

ivalua

MARCH 3, 2020

On the other hand, decision-making about a qualification process or a purchase order is too slow. Buyers need to put aside their compliance hats and put on their entrepreneurial ones! This is even more obvious when these obligations come upon startups prior to knowing about the type of partnership and the benefits that are expected.

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Procurement Supplier Collaboration Innovation 72

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Evaluations are now complete. They are also responsible for the procurement of innovation. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Rated Criteria The technical evaluation criteria needs to align clearly with the scope / performance requirements of the good / service being procured. The clearer the technical evaluation criteria the better the procurement outcome. There needs to be a difference between an evaluation ‘need’ and a ‘want’.

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Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

How are bids evaluated? The answers to these questions will help you prioritize common sourcing tools and evaluate them as they relate to your top goals, current processes, and specialization within your specific industry. For further discussion about supplier networks, see Evaluate the Options: Choosing a Supplier Network ) 3.

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Management Supplier Bidding Insurance 40

Procureware

MAY 3, 2018

Many organizations start the purchasing process with a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify the best vendors for their needs. But if they aren’t designed properly, RFPs can backfire, leading to low response rates, poor bidder fit or proposals that are time consuming to evaluate. There are a limited number of vendors. •

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Negotiation Bidder Bidding Price 40

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Technological solutions such as AI-driven tender analysis can streamline the evaluation process, helping to assess qualitative elements alongside pricing. Such platforms also help embed transparency by ensuring relevant information about each supplier is readily available to other buyers.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52