Competitive Bidding, Government and Public Procurement

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Throughout the evolution of project and public procurement management, terms and expressions in the field have increasingly been used interchangeably. Limited Competition : An RFQ may be restricted to the local market when the required goods or services are readily available locally. What is a Solicitation Tool?

Procurement

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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement

The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Bridging the digital divide: Implementing open procurement for effective digital transformation Digital transformation is arguably the most important administrative undertaking of governments around the world. Access to technical expertise Problem: Lack of specific technical expertise for informed choices within government.

Procurement

Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership

Download the NIGP Public Procurement Benchmark Survey

Procureware

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The National Institute for Government Procurement (NIGP) released their 2017 Public Procurement Benchmark Survey. This report provides metrics that can assist procurement professionals in everyday decision making. Enhance the use of auctions for procurement purposes. Improve the tracking “soft-cash” savings.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement E-auction E-procurement Procurement

How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

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?

Government Contracts

Government Contracts Innovation Procurement Government

The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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. Morals deal with the principles governing the same. I cannot” replied the Director. “Why

Ethics

Ethics Import Procurement Public Procurement

On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

American City & Country

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell , director of SLED (state, local and education) business development at Iron Mountain Government Solutions , a company that provides secure management of data and assets; it works to protect, connect and activate high-value customer data.

Import

Import Competitive Bidding Price Change Management

Believe It Or Not, Procurement Impacts Every Single Person

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

At some point, there was a need for this, a solicitation process to select a supplier, a competitive bidding process, a contract negotiation, transactions and so on. Being responsible for Procurement at the city, county or state level is a big deal and it directly impacts citizens. Ivalua, on the other hand, saw opportunity.

Procurement

Procurement IT Public Procurement Supplier

How was 2020 for a Bid Manager?

Tendersinfo

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Bid Managers, Contractors and Companies were faced with an unprecedented series of events while the government had put a standstill on various projects and development ventures. The EU has adapted to various public procurement rules that are centered on boosting up the economy and prepare for future crises.

Bidding

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When should procurement be outsourced?

The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

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.

Procurement

Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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.

Participation

Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers

Texas Minority Owned Business Certification

Select GCR

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Certification opens doors to government contracts , increased market visibility, and valuable networking opportunities. The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office, supports minority-owned businesses in public procurement.

Government Contracts

Government Contracts Networking Transportation Transportation

How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

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.

Consulting

Consulting Competitive Bidding Inventory Public Procurement

Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

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.

Negotiation

Negotiation Contract Management Management Contract

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

Quality of cleaning services and products shall meet the Government of Alberta Standards of Workmanship. Be careful to only select Canadian ones due to our Competitive Bidding Laws and Trade Agreement obligations for the public sector. Board rooms are to be cleaned daily. Garbage cans will be empty and free of odours.

Procurement

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier

Public Procurement Central

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

Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

Trending Sources

The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Download the NIGP Public Procurement Benchmark Survey

How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

Believe It Or Not, Procurement Impacts Every Single Person

How was 2020 for a Bid Manager?

When should procurement be outsourced?

Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

Texas Minority Owned Business Certification

How Consultants Help Identify and Mitigate Risk

Negotiating Contracts in Canada: Tips for Contract Managers

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

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