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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Author: Helen Doucette “Accept the bid from ABC Company” said the VP of Finance to the Director of Procurement. “I According to the Competitive Bidding Law of Canada, we can only accept compliant bids. In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. Why not” asked the VP.

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Keep mandatory requirements to a minimum, bid closings straightforward, and include flexible language written in for post bid clarifications.

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Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Procurement School

Team members should include procurement, finance, legal, and subject matter experts. Be careful to only select Canadian ones due to our Competitive Bidding Laws and Trade Agreement obligations for the public sector. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.