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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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What is Strategic Procurement, and How Can Cooperative Purchasing Help?

American City & Country

Your procurement strategy should outline short-term and long-term goals, identify potential risks, and focus on building strong supplier relationships. Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

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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How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

Tracker Intelligence

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. What is Government Contracting?

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Factors which influence outsourcing: Smaller public entities, in terms of budgets, typically do not fund staffing resources for procurement. Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Outsourcing the procurement expertise is a growing option for smaller entities to consider.

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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

Tracker Intelligence

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. However, a recent National Audit Office (NAO) investigation has found that there are major obstacles to competition in this sector.