Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 1, 2024

Procurement is how residents, governments and even government officials themselves experience their city government as effective, welcoming, and inclusive – or the opposite of these values. It was great to be in cities where the city leaders are using procurement as a strategic lever to bring these values to life.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

So looking back, on the 4th September, the new First Minister published his first Programme for Government. As well in June, we had Meet the Buyer National, a great event that took place in Hampden Park in Glasgow, where businesses, social enterprises, and third sector organisations, all came together with Scottish public procurers.

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ivalua

JULY 13, 2022

With mounting pressure for organizations to make tangible contributions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the procurement function must strategize to implement and report their collective efforts. ESG Objectives for Buyers. Speakers: Arnaud Malardé, Ivalua | Hélène Vermont, Michelin Group.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Procurement can and should be a significant value generator for the larger organization. There are, in fact different phases of procurement value creation that tie into the Source-to-Pay process: . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2022

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Many businesses, governments, and consumers are now acutely aware of the importance of taking action to prevent climate change. Creating a dialogue with suppliers ensures that procurement teams can identify opportunities for innovation in a green supply chain that benefits all parties.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 18, 2022

By taking steps now to improve supply chain visibility, procurement teams can position their organizations for success in the years to come. Build a Data-literate Team. Data-driven supply chain transparency is essential for procurement teams that want to stay ahead of the curve. Below, Improve Data Quality.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 11, 2023

Leading private sector organizations use ROSMA to look at the value-add by a procurement team but it has applications for public sector as well. Formula : The annual cost savings driven by procurement / annual cost of the procurement department. This would be reported as: 2,500,000 / 500,000 = 5X.

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Bonfire

MARCH 29, 2022

If the amount is over the threshold, sourcing is led by the procurement team, whether through a public bid, NOI, or limited tendering option. A small minority of purchases can be governed by PO terms but, in most instances, a supporting contract needs to be executed prior to the PO being created. Be part of the community.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 28, 2025

While there are many options available, including government contract websites like Contracts Finder and premium services like Tracker Intelligence, businesses must make an informed decision based on their strategy, resources and objectives. The Future of Tender Search and Procurement Intelligence Tender platforms are evolving.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then in February, we published a report showcasing the success of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes over the past 20 years, driven by a strong passion and commitment across all sectors. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

The contracts govern the relationship between the buyer and supplier, an essential process to inform Procure-to-Pay. Spend under management: S2P software can help procurement teams better manage the percentage of company spend that is under contract and under management.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Let us have a closer look at how social value is revolutionising procurement and paving the way for meaningful community impact and environmental benefits. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement? It involves asking: Beyond the immediate deliverables, how does this procurement positively impact communities?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Jeff Koses , Senior Procurement Executive, GSA John Tenaglia , Principal Director, DPCAP, DoD Karla Smith Jackson , Assistant Administrator for Procurement, NASA Cybersecurity, Cloud, & AI Panel: What’s Next for the Federal Market? In addition, popular “Ask the PMO” Tables will return for both days of the Fall Training Conference.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Embarking on an eProcurement implementation can result in more efficient government, improved compliance and increased transparency. There hasn’t been an implementation project that I have been a part of where the team walked away without lessons learned for future implementations, and public sector implementations are no exception.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Then in February, we published a report showcasing the success of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes over the past 20 years, driven by a strong passion and commitment across all sectors. I’m also really proud that at Scotland Excel, we’ve put in place a national savings team.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. However, ask any AP team member, in any company and they’ll tell you it’s impossible, ‘our business just doesn’t work like that!’ or Accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Sage, Quickbook etc.)

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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.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. The secret? Youll need rock-solid security.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Where Ill be taking a look back at some of the recent developments and a quick look forward at what’s coming up across the public procurement community. First up, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, recently brought together the leadership of public bodies, elected and operational leadership of Local Government.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement wishes you a joyful holiday season! Your support and dedication have been instrumental in our efforts to advance common sense in government procurement. vision for AI adoption, innovation, and governance. Wishing You Joyful Holidays and a Prosperous New Year!

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