American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Strategic procurement is more than just buying goods and services—it’s about creating value, optimizing resources, and aligning purchasing decisions with organizational goals. In this blog, we’ll explore key best practices and show how leveraging group/cooperative purchasing can help you master the art of strategic sourcing.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Instead, departmental staff are expected to successfully manage the process, which is unrealistic. Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. External advisors are in a good position to recommend the type of competitive bidding process which can optimize the competitive tension.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Public sector professionals must responsibly procure goods and service contracts on behalf of the taxpayer.

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

These include Indefinite Delivery and Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) and Incentive Contracts, each with its applications and nuances. Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) allow multiple government agencies to purchase goods or services from a single contract vehicle.

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) and Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) are two important contract types, with GWACs specifically designed to streamline the acquisition process for IT solutions and services. Furthermore, the federal contracting process has a beneficial aspect called Small Business Set-Asides.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

Competitive bids need to be issued; policies updated: contracts need active oversight; staff hiring and retention; trade agreement obligations; supplier performance evaluations; or Indigenous engagement must be factored in to the decision-making. There can be various types of services which supply chain consultants can provide.

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