Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

million to settle allegations that it misrepresented their commercial pricing practices and overcharged the government on VMware software products and related services purchased under the General Services Administration schedule. Multiple emails to Carahsoft’s attorney, Richard Conway of Blank Rome, also weren’t returned.

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Collusion Price Bidding Demand 144

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 26, 2024

million), with plans for more purchases underway. Concerns were raised over suspicious tendering practices such as short bidding periods, overly rigid specifications, and potential collusion. Incensed by these findings, the villager reached out to MustShare, a popular whistleblowing Facebook page.

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Corruption Data Procurement Public Procurement 113

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

On the other hand, excessive disclosure of information can increase market transparency and be used as a means to collude or to reinforce collusion by tenderers. Public Procurement and the EU Competition Rules (Oxford, Hart Publishing, 2011) 358-9]. Interestingly, Directive 2004/18 contains a specific rule addressing this issue.

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Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender 40

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. In particular, outdated regulations and a lack of capacity in purchasing agencies using the platform held back further progress. The team continues to add new variables. Efficiency is key.

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. The FAR serves as the benchmark for all federal agencies and their contractors, guiding everything from straightforward purchases to intricate acquisitions. What is the FAR?

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Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 28, 2023

Of all the expected benefits or functionalities, the most important ones are those attributed to public buyers and, in particular, the possibility of developing ‘category management’ insights (eg potential savings or benchmarking), systems of red flags in relation to corruption and collusion risks, and the automation of some tasks.

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Procurement Public Procurement Buyers Thresholds 52