The Procurement School

JULY 16, 2024

Contract Management is often thought to be the last step in the Procurement life cycle but instead it is both the beginning and end of the procurement cycle and it provides a constant feedback loop. The following article discusses the various steps of contract management and its role in procurement efficiency.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Open contracting, a globally recognized framework, advocates for transparency at every stage of the procurement lifecycle including planning, tendering, awarding, and contract management.

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Select GCR

MARCH 4, 2025

This concise document can be a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. Networking with Decision Makers Building a strong network within government agencies increases the likelihood of being considered for contract bids. Staying informed about regulations and ensuring compliance builds trust in government contracting processes.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

In the world of government contracting, understanding the basics of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) is crucial. These documents play a vital role in the procurement process, helping agencies find the right contractors for their projects.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2021

A Guide to Contract Management Tools and Processes including a guide to the key steps of the Contract Lifecycle Management Process and to the benefits that using Contract Management software can bring to your Procurement processes. An Overview of Contract Lifecycle Management.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rethinking Contract Management is Key for Smart Procurement Achieving smarter procurement requires a delicate balance of incentives and oversight. To achieve this, governments need to rethink how they do and manage contracts, meaning that contract designs should align with the complexity of transactions.

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VWV

MAY 23, 2024

There have also been changes to reduce the burden on contracting authorities, including making light touch contracts exempt from the rules around contract management. Cabinet Office Guidance Documents The Cabinet Office has also published guidance documents on the Act - Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents.

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VWV

MAY 23, 2024

There have also been changes to reduce the burden on contracting authorities, including making light touch contracts exempt from the rules around contract management. Cabinet Office Guidance Documents The Cabinet Office has also published guidance documents on the Act - Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents.

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Federal News Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. For example, in the past, certain guidance documents that directly impact the MAS negotiation process (and MAS contractors) has not been made available for public review.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

A key aspect to keeping the cat away is a strong foundational procurement document that holds up to scrutiny. The following article outlines nine points to consider as part of the procurement planning process which will help to reduce procurement risk, increase confidence in the procurement document and avoid a potential bid dispute.

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ivalua

JULY 11, 2022

New release features AI-powered contract management, more seamless messaging and communications, supplier risk and performance enhancements and procure-to-pay efficiency . AI-powered contract management. On the AI front, Ivalua enhanced its leading CLM solution with AI-Powered Contract Data Capture.

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Procureware

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In the beginning, our software was simply a tool to post RFP documents, later we added supplier registration, then online bidding, and finally contract management to our ProcureWare platform. Are there regulatory considerations specific to processes or documentation? Analyze and document your processes.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is also worth pointing out that the NPPS does not apply procurements by devolved authorities who will have their own procurement policy documents. We recommend reviewing the following documents to make sure they are in line with the new Act.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Contract Lifecycle management is an area we have seen huge demand in over the last year or two. Many of our customers leverage our contract management solution for both authoring or contract repositor. Encoding the meaning is a requirement for document analysis, making it independent of the wording.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2019

Contract Lifecycle management is an area we have seen huge demand in over the last year or two. Many of our customers leverage our contract management solution for both authoring or contract repository. One of the initial use cases the team is tackling is for contract analysis. .

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 12, 2024

In the complex world of government contracting, managing risks associated with subcontractors is a critical skill that can make or break your project’s success. At Public Contracting Institute , we understand the challenges contractors face when dealing with subcontractors.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

These firms must now document each instance of discrimination that led to the loss of equal opportunity. The vast majority of the 4,800 businesses participating in 8(a) were certified under the presumption of social disadvantage that was enjoined by the court. This process is insensitive and frustrating.

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VWV

MAY 23, 2024

There have also been changes to reduce the burden on contracting authorities, including making light touch contracts exempt from the rules around contract management. Cabinet Office Guidance Documents The Cabinet Office has also published guidance documents on the Act - Procurement Act 2023 guidance documents.

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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GovSpend

APRIL 5, 2023

This process can vary widely between jurisdictions, but typically involves the following steps: Identification of needs: Government agencies identify their needs for goods and services through a variety of channels, including strategic planning documents, public announcements, and requests for information (RFIs).

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Step 3 Posting Once the procurement document is developed and approved it is posted online for bidders to respond. Finally, all procurement documentation is filled electronically according to the organization’s document retention policy The name of the successful bidder and the total value of the procurement is publicly posted.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

These steps may not apply to every procurement but once completed they will inform the procurement strategy which then leads to development of procurement document. Once the draft procurement document is prepared it may be subject to specific legal review and final approval before posting. Each organization has its own process.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

MPIP adapted the procurement documentation to meet the demands of Agile delivery. This included greater commercial emphasis on the use of Statements of Work to robustly contract manage the delivery of Agile phases and deliver Value for Money (VFM).

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With its advanced supplier and contract management tools, Intenda streamlines the bidding and contract lifecycle process, offering significant benefits to suppliers. Inadequate Preparation Of Documentation Unsuccessful job applications are often caused by lack of preparation and incomplete documents.

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GovCon & Trade

JANUARY 2, 2024

Certification assessments for CMMC Level 3 are completed by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC). Obtaining a CMMC Level 2 certification is a prerequisite to scheduling an assessment with the DIBCAC.

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How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. I am reading a leaflet for a contract management portal when I overhear a conversation between a buyer and a supplier. “I says a buyer.

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Public Contracting Institute

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The contracting officer at the Defense Contract Management Agency (“DCMA”) disallowed certain direct costs, and issue a final decision on July 6, 2022. File all documents on time in order to avoid any problems. For other helpful suggestions on government contracting, visit: Richard D.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

These reactions can lead to strict risk management and purchasing policies with overly complicated bid documents and onerous requirements that are imposing on potential SME bidders. Specify Criteria and Reduce Complexity Higher insurance, bonding limits, and generic criteria in bid documents may exclude potentially qualified companies.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Extension of scope of the Act across the procurement and contract lifecycle to include contract management. Suppliers should ensure that the procedure the authority is seeking to use is set out in the tender notice and tender documents for transparency. How will the contract management provisions impact suppliers?

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 16, 2024

They also come with other aids, such as bid management tools, competitor analysis, contract management, or compliance tracking, which organisations can use to improve bidding strategies and increase their odds of winning contracts. Tailor each bid according to specific requirements as outlined in tender documents.

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The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

Document everything major that you agreed upon. This provides confirmation that you are on the same page, and documents what was discussed and agreed upon. This may signal to the contractor that the contract is not that important to you, and therefore it becomes less important to them. Otherwise, hold virtual meetings.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Upstream covers all the strategic procurement activities such as spend analysis, sourcing, contract management and supplier management (which includes supplier information, risk and performance management). Contract Management: The piece that connects the upstream and the downstream, where value starts being captured.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

The FAR is meticulously structured into subchapters, parts, subparts, sections, and subsections, providing detailed guidance for government procurement, from planning through contract management to compliance and enforcement. Civilian agencies are obliged to report any approved class deviation from the FAR to the FAR Secretariat.

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ivalua

JUNE 11, 2019

Some of the solution highlights for state and local solution include: Public Portal: Public catalogs, FOIA & bid protest management, optimized search. Supplier Management: Enhanced supplier document management, diversity self-identification and validation.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Bid success rates can be improved and credibility with transparency public sector entities can be increased by submitting completely compliant, well-documented bids with transparent pricing and service specifications. Value for Money (VfM) in Public Procurement What Does Value for Money Mean in Public Procurement?

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Procureware

DECEMBER 29, 2017

As part of the certification tracking, suppliers upload documentation that are then verified by staff. Automatic notifications can be configured to remind staff or suppliers when certificates expire and new documentation is required. Then the bidder can access documents and submit a bid.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Make minor edits to solicitation documents from a previous similar purchase and issue. Start with the solicitation template, using the previous solicitation and contract as references only. Contract Management Relationships with contractors are of utmost importance, as governments rely on the deliverables they provide.

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