Scottish Government Procurement

OCTOBER 24, 2023

As a follow up to the publication of Scotland’s journey of achieving sustainable procurement outcomes 2002-2022: independent review , we have interviewed key organisations representing and working with the business and the third sector in Scotland about sustainable procurement outcomes.

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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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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

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

JUNE 6, 2024

The report highlights that 55% of every pound spent with suppliers in Scotland went to an SME, but we continue to look and build on these figures and I am pleased that the Scottish Government published our SME and Third Sector Action Plan.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Improved procurement strategies could reduce public debt by as much as 1.8% Traditional public procurement is often adversarial between public buyers and suppliers, with each side aiming to maximize its own benefit through strict rules for protection. of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

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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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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

Cross-functional collaboration is key to this transformation. By working closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and the operational business units, were embedding contracts into broader enterprise initiativesfrom go-to-market strategies to digital transformation and supplier innovation.

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ivalua

AUGUST 11, 2021

Responsible sourcing is the incorporation of ethical, sustainable and socially conscious principles into sourcing, procurement and overall supply chain management practices. This approach ensures that business between a buyer and its suppliers is conducted in a manner that does not negatively impact society or the environment. .

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Governments may collaborate with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and minority-owned businesses to increase participation.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. The popularity of government procurement contracts has persisted ever since. It can’t go bankrupt and has an obligation to pay its suppliers on time — within 30 days.

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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. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). The average procurement department’s overall data aptitude is increasing, but most organizations classify themselves as novices and only occasionally use data to drive actual strategies. Future of Work 2022: The Great Resignation and the Impact of the Extended Workforce.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Learn from industry leaders and gain insight into what makes a successful procurement strategy in today’s world.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Many smaller public entities have formal associations [1] where they do outsource their procurement needs. Operating supplies and equipment, which are available through a number of suppliers, lend themselves to being under multi-year contracts. Procurement policies need to reflect current strategies and practices to be credible.

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ivalua

MARCH 1, 2022

In late 2021, The Hackett Group asked Procurement Leaders about their strategic priorities and initiatives for the coming year. After a rollercoaster 2021, how do we pivot and plan for a successful Procurement strategy in 2022? . MODERNIZE PROCUREMENT APPLICATION PLATFORMS . REDUCE SPEND COST . If not now, when?

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

For instance, AI systems have the possibility to deliver cost savings of up to 40 per cent, according to the Oxford College of Procurement & Supply. In addition to this, the same study suggests that through spending and supplier analysis, organisations will have the ability to reduce cost processing by 40 per cent.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 1, 2024

The technology’s inherent characteristics support a more transparent and efficient procurement process, laying the groundwork for significant reforms in public sector procurement strategies.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

It also allows enterprises to envision data as a stream rather than a state that it lives in, opening up new possibilities for secure data sharing and collaboration. Combined with a robust on-premises or hybrid cloud strategy, these technologies can provide the level of security and control that government agencies require in the AI era.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The case study outlines how the Council has engaged with suppliers of all sizes to encourage them to address greenhouse gas emissions in their operations.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

The third sector and representatives of the wider economy at a Public Services Reform Summit, to look at how we collaborate and discuss and set out a path for transformational change on improving public services. The Supplier Development Programme was also present at the event, providing information on the services they can offer.

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