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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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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

Their CFO is required to ensure value for money and compliance with competitive bid laws. Consistently, external auditor findings have shown the lack of professionalism in procurement to be a financial problem often accompanied with ethical dilemmas. Outsourcing is a logical option.

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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 Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

The Procurement School

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. Competitive bids determined where to buy from but didnt address the other risks, such as the bull whip effect – too much stock in one period and not enough the next.

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Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

The Procurement School

Overview The expectations on public sector procurement professionals to be up-to-speed on all of the possible issues related to risk, can be unrealistic. Competitive bids determined where to buy from but didnt address the other risks, such as the bull whip effect – too much stock in one period and not enough the next.