Scottish Government Procurement

AUGUST 27, 2024

Only two weeks to go until the Supplier Development Programme’s seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event , on 11 September at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. The Supplier Development Programme is also delighted to introduce the first ever Health Zone at Meet the Buyer North, sponsored by NHS National Services Scotland.

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Buyers Supplier Supply Chain Public Procurement 62

Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 8, 2024

For the first time ever, the Supplier Development Programme is pleased to announce that all four of the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoE) are taking part in Meet the Buyer National , at Hampden Park, Glasgow on 5 June and they will be ready to talk procurement frameworks!

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Buyers Framework Agreement Supplier Procurement 67

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Since their inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements. Supplier Diversity on the World Stage.

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Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 98

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

The 15 th annual Meet the Buyer National event takes place on Wednesday, 5 June 2024 at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Meet the Buyer 2024 Alongside headline partners, Scottish Government and Scotland Excel, over 55 exhibitors have already signed up to engage with suppliers on the day. However, all are welcome!

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Buyers Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 62

ivalua

APRIL 1, 2019

Supplier information is typically viewed by procurement organizations as one of two things. It is either a data input, such as what we gather and use in spend analysis, or it is a process by-product, such as the information we gather from prospective suppliers during strategic sourcing.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Strategic Sourcing 53

Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Where now when we have it in a database, in an ability to capture and use it, you have a speed to information, a speed to result that did not exist before. There is an efficiency for the contracting officer and efficiency for the supplier efficiency for the contract agency. Or is it the reverse true? This is fair and equitable.

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Data Procurement Price Efficiency 88

Mercell

APRIL 2, 2019

By telephone, the buyer let me know that the offer seemed very reasonable and that she was going to ask for approval from her manager. As a seasoned buyer, she went to her manager with 2 other offers. 4 reasons: The software company’s revenue for the free solution will come from suppliers, not from government agencies.

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E-procurement Buyers Procurement Supplier 52

GovCon Chamber of Commerce

AUGUST 5, 2024

Register in the HHS Vendor Supplier Portal to rise above your competition. If federal buyers find enough qualified businesses in their own directory, they won't look anywhere else! Update your registration whenever your qualifications and other important information change. You need to get inside HHS!

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.

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Buyers Procurement Bidder Electronics 44

ivalua

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Supplier Relationship Management has taken on new meaning in the unprecedented times in which we find ourselves living. Now is the time to rethink supplier relationships for 2021 and beyond. Supplier Relationship Management – time to rewrite the rule-book? What does this teach us about Supplier Relationships?

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Tender 52

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. Organizations are increasingly dependent on suppliers to successfully bring innovative goods and services to market on time, improve ESG performance, and meet other objectives. Gain control of your supplier data.

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Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Here is an example from BuyandSellCanada of a well-structured, orderly process with clear supplier specification of what PPE was needed. Here is Colombia setting up an open framework to better connect buyers and sellers in an orderly and transparent manner. The market is disrupted, buyers and suppliers urgently need to connect.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Over time the focus has shifted from the real challenge of Invoice matching to creating the perfect supplier invoice relying on OCR. It breaks the bond between Buyer and Supplier, resulting in fragile supply chains and lots of mistrust. Finally, the all powerful e-Invoice network emerged to magically automate all before it.

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E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Earlier in 2023 we hosted a series of workshops for all public sector buyers on the Single Procurement Document (SPD) module within Public Contracts Scotland (PCS). The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.

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Buyers Procurement Bidder Electronics 40

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 52

Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 11, 2024

Changes have been made to improve the readability of SPD Module content and responses, remove duplication in the SPD Module, improve the Search Notices and Search Buyer pages and to allow Buyers to create copies of previous Quick Quotes (QQ). Updates for Buyer users include: SPD Module – The SPD Module is now available for all users.

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Buyers Contract Supplier Distribution 62

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

New guidance, developed to assist buyers and suppliers has now been published on both the Procurement Journey and Supplier Journey websites: Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Procurement Journey What do Buyers Need to Know About AI? If you require additional information, please email scottishprocurement@gov.scot.

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Bidder Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Creating a dynamic marketplace that promotes transparency of pricing, services and supply contracts, allows suppliers to continually update their offerings and prices and enables public sector buyers easier access to the latest technology and services. Colombia Compra Eficiente also introduced a process for pre-market engagement.

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Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

ivalua

JUNE 28, 2021

Financial impact of COVID-19 has delayed payments and kept focus on cost, but research shows this is adversely affecting supplier relationships and access to innovation. The research, conducted by Coleman Parkes, surveyed 300 suppliers across the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland, to examine supplier relationships with their buyers.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Collaboration 52

Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For buyers We have been working hard to enable our public sector to harness innovation to improve public services and the lives of people in Scotland. It is the national supplier led innovation service. You are also reminded to have a read SPPN 03/2023 Supporting innovation through procurement.

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Innovation Supplier Buyers Public Procurement 67

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

However, the new transparency regime does not necessarily guarantee that such granular and detailed information will be available, especially as the practical level of transparency that will stem from the new obligations crucially hinges on the treatment of commercially sensitive information (which is exempted from disclosure in s.94

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Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The system is a secure and efficient way for Buyers and Suppliers to manage tender exercises online. The standard templates enable Buyers to easily create consistent tender documentation and allows Suppliers to save and reuse tender responses. The PCS-Tender Supplier Guides have been updated.

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Tender Buyers Supplier Public Procurement 62

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

Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Public Contracts Scotland (PCS) is the one-stop shop for suppliers to access Scottish public sector contract opportunities. Go to PCS then click the Search Buyers tab. From the Buying Organisation’s page you can view information including their Current, Future and Past Notices. Register for a Supplier Finder Profile.

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Buyers Supplier Contract Public Procurement 57

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit www.gov.scot/procurement Please email enquiries to scottishprocurement@gov.scot Follow us online: Single speaker transcript, Nick Ford: Hi everyone. You can find out more information about these on our Scottish Procurement blog.

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Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

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.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

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%

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 23, 2024

Challenge: In Ukraine, a lack of machine-readable data about procurement appeals made it difficult for government suppliers to defend their rights and interests. percentage points more than the average success rate for appeals in Prozorro (72%), excluding Clarity App buyers. Most often the fee is about 0.3%

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Procurement Tender Buyers Public Procurement 67

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

ivalua

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Many organisations vowed to reach net zero during COP26, but suppliers say there is a lack of collaboration on green initiatives. Just one-in-ten (10%) suppliers say that organisations always include sustainable practices in contracts and agreements. Suppliers have an important role to play in tackling climate change.

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Supplier Supply Chain Buyers Sustainability 40

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

Slowing Down Public Sector AI adoption PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE DAY I am at an industry conference day, there are rows upon rows of supplier stands, and tables covered with branded pens and tote bags. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I

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Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding 52

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making. Supplier Data Quality & Management in Decision Making.

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Supply Chain Procurement Supplier Procurement Team 69

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. Tracker Intelligence provides businesses with the tools to find the right public procurement frameworks , and the insight to help suppliers win these valuable contracts.

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. For suppliers, securing a position on an essential public sector frameworks list is more important than ever. They enable suppliers to get consistent long-term business options that would have been practically credible without them.

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Procurement Framework Agreement Tender Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Even in terms of the “improved sales / marketing” route, there are possibilities – maybe procurement can work with the marketing team to find innovative suppliers in areas such as digital marketing? When it comes to improving existing products (or services), suppliers are often better placed than the business itself to identify opportunities.

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Supplier Collaboration Procurement Procurement Team 40

ivalua

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Which got me to thinking… If you are a manufacturer, what supplier management practices might you eliminate if you had a clean slate? Here are some to consider: Segmenting suppliers by spend – By segmenting on total spend, and only focusing on those who you are spending the most with, glaring gaps open up.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Buyers 40

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. At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations. KPIs also motivate suppliers.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59