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?

Procurement 89

Procurement Buyers E-procurement Public Procurement 89

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We only have three regional offices and hundreds of buyers. As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. A look ahead The team behind the CMS is not resting on its current achievements and evaluating the system.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these. Procurement technology can also help businesses improve supplier relationships and enhance communication between buyers and suppliers.

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. I was introduced to GovSpend during the diligence process as Thompson Street Capital Partners evaluated making an investment in the business. But that effort results in transparency and insight that is like a cheat code, an unfair advantage for those who subscribe to GovSpend.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

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 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

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

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The UK’s Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has published a report on Transparency in the procurement of algorithmic systems (for short, the ‘AI procurement report’). Second, the report does not make explicit whether the mix of buyers from which it draws evidence includes public as well as private buyers.

Procurement 52

Procurement Buyers IT Public 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.

Negotiation 59

Negotiation Price Government Government 59

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?’, The SCL AI clause (C1.15) reads as follows: C1.15

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Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

SAM.gov fosters collaboration and transparency by serving as a communication platform between government agencies and vendors. Overall, SAM.gov empowers stakeholders with the tools and information necessary for thorough market research, transparency, and efficiency in procurement.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

A comprehensive and up-to-date profile increases your chances of being noticed by government buyers. Emphasize relevant certifications and past performance to attract government buyers. Securing multi-year contracts involves identifying and evaluating competitive threats.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? As most Procurement organizations do, they evaluate their suppliers. Buyers receive about a thousand forms per year and commit themselves to responding in a reasonable period of time.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

ChileCompra has not only established a formal channel for bidders and citizens to report questionable contracts to authorities for the first time, it has also published the Observatory’s investigation reports and statistics on complaints from the public, making oversight of the procurement system fully transparent. “[In

Procurement 62

Procurement E-procurement Tender Purchasing 62

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

These websites are designed to comply with transparency and legal publication requirements, ensuring that opportunities are available to all interested suppliers. The contracting authority plays a crucial role in public sector tendering processes by setting contract thresholds and criteria for bid evaluations.

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Tender Bidding Supplier E-procurement 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Contract Public Procurement 40

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization. This in turn enables procurement teams to better evaluate a situation, make decisions and act. The evaluation of direct material suppliers is often nuanced and complex depending on the final product, regulatory concerns, and other requirements.

Supply Chain 69

Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

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.” Emphasis added.) See Section 2. Background, of PAP 2021-05.

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Price Evaluation Negotiation Purchasing 49

The Softly Spark

JANUARY 13, 2025

Consumers today expect transparency, proof, and meaningful action. Communicate and Engage with Consumers Being transparent and honest about your commitment to sustainability is essential for effectively connecting with your environmentally conscious customers. Focus on resource sourcing, production methods, and labor conditions.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transparency Retail Education 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Limited transparency during the procurement package design and contract awards process often means that smaller suppliers are disadvantaged compared to well-established companies with prior knowledge and resources to navigate the system.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. While that may be the alarmist’s view it supports the idea of preparing a strong procurement document to align with the public procurement principles of open, fair and transparent.

Procurement 40

Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

Bonfire allows them to bring every stage of the procurement lifecycle into a central platform where the procurement team and relevant stakeholders can collaborate on RFPs and evaluations with full visibility into the process. The end goal is to drive purchase prices down for the buyer. Developing policies and strategies.

Procurement 52

Procurement Eprocurement Purchasing Participation 52

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.

Negotiation 40

Negotiation Price Government Government 40

ivalua

JULY 8, 2020

Transparency, or ability to scale data, across an organization. This in turn enables procurement teams to better evaluate a situation, make decisions and act. The evaluation of direct material suppliers is often nuanced and complex depending on the final product, regulatory concerns, and other requirements.

Supply Chain 10

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Supplier 10

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. Together, these governance measures ensure that public sector buyers uphold the principles of fairness, ethics, and accountability.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

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

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. Regular reporting on subcontracts is particularly crucial under certain federal programs that demand transparency about subcontractor involvement.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Embarking on an eProcurement implementation can result in more efficient government, improved compliance and increased transparency. It is also advisable to establish a change control board for managing post-implementation enhancement requests and evaluations. transparency throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Eprocurement 40

Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Supplier risk management too often focuses on evaluating the risk level of each supplier and selecting lower risk ones when possible. Supply chains can be both more efficient and more resilient with greater transparency into supply and demand. Taking a category view often means little more than ensuring alternate sources are available.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Risk Management Management Supplier 52

FedScoop

JUNE 21, 2024

Transparency about what artificial intelligence technologies can actually do is key to conversations about the government potentially purchasing the technology, two government acquisition officials said Thursday. The post Acquisition officials highlight need for transparency in AI discussions with industry appeared first on FedScoop.

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Transparency Purchasing Budget Buyers 126

Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The sole source justification process is rigorous and requires approval from the organization’s procurement services, with steps including the completion and review of a justification form, internal review and approvals, and adherence to transparency and compliance regulations to manage risks effectively.

Procurement 52

Procurement Supplier Price Competitive Bidding 52

Bonfire

MARCH 24, 2022

I don’t envy the evaluators who had to manually sift through thousands of pages. I knew eProcurement would give vendors and public agencies the tools they needed — easy submissions, quick evaluations, instant award notifications, and transparent results — to build strong and lasting relationships.

Eprocurement 52

Eprocurement Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team 52

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.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A new case study we developed together with Transparency International Ukraine (TI Ukraine) examines how Prozorro’s data analytics tools have become an integral part of the work of more than 30,000 people across government, monitoring institutions, the private sector and civil society, even as the country grapples with Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Buyers 67

AWS Public Sector

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A data quality analysis tool is also available, enabling users to evaluate and ensure the integrity of their data. By allowing member states to contribute and access data on their own terms while still benefiting from harmonized, high-quality information, the PPDS fosters greater transparency, collaboration, and trust.

Public Procurement 69

Public Procurement Data Procurement Quality 69

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner. By addressing these challenges, procurement teams can enhance transparency, ensure compliance, and deliver value for money. Hence, all procurement activities are ensured to be clean and fair.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

University of Bristol

MAY 26, 2023

AI regulation is to be left to existing regulators based on ‘five general principles to guide and inform the responsible development and use of AI in all sectors of the economy’, including accountability, transparency, fairness, safety, and contestability. The answer is a resounding ‘no’.

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Buyers Government Government Procurement 52