Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. Transforming Public Procurement with Blockchain Blockchain’s decentralized ledger technology has the potential to dramatically improve the public procurement process.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Public procurement these days is not just about acquiring goods and public services at low costs. Social value is a transformative approach shaping how public contracts are awarded and executed. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement? Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As these systems begin to play a more important role, the government needs to uncover the risks associated with using artificial intelligence in procurement, and what steps need to be taken to manage these risks effectively. The UK Cabinet Office published the Procurement Policy Note (PPN 02/24). What is PPN 02/24?

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Whilst the Independent Review looks back at the past 20 years, we are always looking to the future to drive forward the power of procurement. Earlier this year in April, we published the first-ever Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 6, 2024

So looking back, we’ve published our Annual Ministerial Report on Procurement Activity in Scotland for 2021-2022, again, demonstrating the power of procurement. Highlights include over £16 billion of public procurement spend on goods and services, which is up £1.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. Also in line with our environmental initiatives, we’re actively collaborating with our top 100 suppliers to gather climate plans.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. Our world runs on public contracts. Better public spending will be at the heart of delivering the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

These awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the Power of Procurement, the innovations, initiatives and achievements of organisations that are leading the way for public procurement in Scotland. Nick Ford, Director of Scottish Procurement and Property said “Congratulations to all of the Finalists!

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

But beyond the financial rewards, what does your business stand to gain from getting involved in public procurement with the government? And how can you stand apart from the competition to win government procurement contracts in the first place? Currently, almost one-third of public money is spent on government procurement.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The 3rd party becomes the buying agency and represents the interests of the public entity. The 3rd party is responsible to maintain the technology for administrative efficiencies and remain current with legislative mandates in public procurement. The balance between savings and values needs to be part of the conversation.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. This blog looks to address the role and importance of driving long-term sustainability and supporting the development of a circular economy.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 10, 2025

Our National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) have published their Service Enhancement Plan. Through harnessing the collective buying power of the Scottish public sector, our NCPD have helped public sector customers to realise over 818 million in commercial savings over the last six years.

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

Focussing on the frameworks for the Provision of Care and Support at Home and the Provision of Care Homes for Adults Under 65, the case study describes how the Council is applying a practical approach to collaborating with suppliers on the development and application of relevant carbon reduction measures as part of the procurement process.

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