Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Feedback from municipal hearings suggests that information on procurement and public sector staff recruitment is already open, leading to questions about the need for further transparency. Presently, as a system is in place (though it isn’t necessarily open), it doesn’t rank high on policy priorities.

Contract 67

Contract Transparency Public Procurement Corruption 67

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

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This will allow buyers to have clear information on their approach, and how to overcome current risks and promote sustainable changes. In most instances, buyers and sellers are required to report project sustainability during procurement. Market engagement : Gather insight from suppliers to better understand the supply chain.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 52

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. Thorough proofreading eliminates errors and ensures a professional presentation before submission.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 52

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

ivalua

APRIL 8, 2020

I was lucky to attend an inspirational presentation on the subject by Virginie Favray, Urgo Healthcare’s CPO, at a Procurement roundtable event, before the lockdown. It all starts with building up a transparent relationship. What are they transparent about? Finally, buyers also spend time on their strategic suppliers’ premises.

Supplier 59

Supplier Management Buyers Innovation 59

ivalua

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to the nature of buyer-supplier relationships, we’re entering a brave, new world. To top it all off, extremely tight supply markets have further shifted negotiating leverage from buyers to suppliers. As with transparency, the key to maximizing value here is to enable broad and deep collaboration.

Supplier 52

Supplier Management Collaboration Supply Chain 52

Select GCR

APRIL 26, 2024

One key aspect of our program is teaching you how to effectively nurture relationships with government buyers and prime contractors. To cultivate these connections effectively, contractors should prioritize transparency, reliability, and proactive communication. Don’t take our word for it!

Government 102

Government Government Government Contracts Media 102

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government contracting is governed by public procurement policy agreements that regulate procurement activities and ensure transparency and fair competition conditions in the government procurement process. Government procurement frameworks allow buyers to select suppliers and set terms and conditions for a set period of time.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Innovation Government Government 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We set up Open Contracting Partnership to be bold: we aren’t after just a bit more transparency of public contracts, we want to transform procurement to meet the urgent needs of our time. They are deeply embedded in their communities, navigating its political economy and present in the policy conversations.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

How to Crack a Nut

MAY 8, 2024

This means that the more open textured the expression in words and the less contextualised in its presentation, the more difficult it is to achieve good results. This is important, for example, in relation to the fascination that AI ‘business insights’ seems to be triggering amongst public buyers.

Procurement 75

Procurement Tender Import Public Procurement 75

ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

If this foundation does not exist or if it is shaky, then buyers don’t know how much the company is spending with a given supplier, let alone how they can improve the efficiency or impact of a given spend category. Direct spend suppliers are large, global, and absolutely critical to the company’s operations and their competitive advantage.

Supplier 40

Supplier Automotive Supply Chain Data 40

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

OCTOBER 25, 2024

As buyers we often expect a lot from our suppliers, but do we take the time to think about what they need from us in order to perform to the standard we often demand of them? Being transparent with your suppliers is key. Open communication is key in all aspects of business.

Supplier 52

Supplier Supply Chain Ethics Sustainability 52

Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

The platform provides real-time alerts, detailed project insights, customised dashboards, and tailored support for buyers, making it one of the best tools for companies seeking to stay ahead in their business proposals. A good profile makes it easier for your clients to trust you, which will likely attract more buyers.

Tender 52

Tender Bidding Competitive Bidding Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 3, 2023

The program holds valuable lessons for others working to empower contracting monitors with different skills and backgrounds to work closely together to foster transparency and better procurement practices in their regions. Now the graduates are working on forming a coalition to ensure the transparency of public procurement.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Participation 52

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

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

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Embarking on an eProcurement implementation can result in more efficient government, improved compliance and increased transparency. Having more information earlier, and having it presented in a straightforward way at regular intervals, increases everyone’s confidence. transparency throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Eprocurement 40

Eprocurement Change Management Influencing Procurement 40

Nitrous: Public Procurement

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

This interest is also present in London, where there are growing GovTech and startup ecosystems ready to engage. Adding functionality that let boroughs be more transparent about their IT requirements and existing technology partnerships is useful to both SMEs and other local authorities.

Tender 52

Tender Joint Procurement Supplier Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Likewise, the EU began to offer TED (Tenders electronic daily) to present non-EU companies with public sector procurement options. From more transparent supply chains to open and accessible contacts, the future need not look so bleak for businesses. Public sector tendering contracts have many benefits.

Tender 52

Tender Demand Export Contract 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The Company also cares about the user experience, suppliers and the transparency of Procurement operations within the entire organization. In the era of process automation and computers handling numerous daily tasks, buyers can make strategic decisions like which supplier to choose and sign a contract with.

E-procurement 40

E-procurement Tender Supplier Buyers 40

Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Q&A management Many buyers dread managing the Q&A process; phone calls are time consuming, aggregating emails is error-prone, and collaborating with internal experts is tedious. Look for features that support your typical volumes, levels of collaboration, and transparency requirements.

Management 40

Management Supplier Bidding Insurance 40

The Coalition for Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Specifically, the PAP states that “[t]he term “fair and reasonable” is generally considered to mean a price that is fair to both parties in a transaction , not higher than what the competitive market would bear or a price that a prudent and competent buyer would pay for a product or service under competitive market conditions.” See Section 2.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Price E-procurement Contract 52

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By including all necessary information and presenting it professionally, a bid proposal becomes an effective tool for winning contracts and building long-term client relationships. By presenting a realistic and achievable schedule, you demonstrate your ability to manage the project efficiently.

Bidding 52

Bidding Price Quality Budget 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Her commitment to balanced and thoughtful acquisition policy has set a standard for integrity and innovation in Federal procurement, and her transparent approach has fostered trust and collaboration among industry partners and stakeholders. Federal agencies that provides transparency into how Federal agencies are using AI.

Inventory 52

Inventory Procurement Data Thresholds 52