Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Contract management frustration: ERP systems might have basic contract management capabilities, but they can’t handle the whole contract lifecycle, from creation to execution and renewal. Procurement software offers a one-stop solution that covers the whole range of contract management challenges.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Customers can now ensure greater supply chain resilience through improved supplier discovery and collaboration, increase efficiency across each step of the source-to-pay process and better understand and optimize cost drivers for goods and services purchased. Now, customers can create and iterate on a draft contract during an RFX.

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Public Contracting Institute

JULY 31, 2024

Understanding the Fundamentals RFPs and RFQs are both tools used in government contracting, but they serve different purposes. An RFP is typically used for complex projects where the agency needs detailed proposals, while an RFQ is more suitable for simpler purchases where price is the primary factor.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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ivalua

MAY 15, 2022

Currently, they’re seeing exceptional success in the purchase requisition, purchase order, and invoicing. They’re also ramping up usage in contract management. . One of the most important aspects of a business’ success is making the right purchasing decisions. One Tool, Many Challenges.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

The cost of outsourcing the services is offset by benefits of lower costs for goods and services; improved contract management; the ability to meet fluctuations in operational priorities; access to advisory services; and objective decisions void of potential conflicts. Outsourcing policy work is an option.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Why is modernizing these processes and tools so important? . This bill sends plenty of money to the state and local governments–but along with these allocations comes solicitations, procurements, contracts, deadlines, reporting requirements, and other overhead. Total estimated infrastructure bill allocations: Source. A Path Forward.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Transitional provisions With this delay, any procurements of new contracts, including frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS), that begin before February 24, 2025, will continue to be governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We will uncover how their expertise contributes to supply chain management’s efficiency and success. The Importance of Certification in Procurement Certification in procurement stands as a critical element for professionals in this field. Let us guide you in navigating the complexities of procurement and contract management.

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ivalua

JANUARY 24, 2022

Alex, how important was data during and after the pandemic? We don’t want processes to keep us from moving up the value chain and we see the importance of partnering with our suppliers to provide a high level of visibility that our stakeholders are demanding. Can you elaborate on the importance of building a solid data foundation?

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As a seasoned public procurement professional you have likely taken your share of procurement related courses in purchasing and supply chain management. Whatever you choose it is important that the format and schedule works for both parties and that everyone is comfortable openly expressing their thoughts in a safe nonjudgmental space.

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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. Meet with those directly involved to understand the current challenges and how needs have changed since the previous purchase.

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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. This list can help you determine which features and capabilities are most important for your procurement process.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Many times, an awarded technical procurement is given to a generalist to implement and it is important that they understand the procurement requirements. Once a procurement is awarded it moves to contract management whose primary functions are implementation, compliance and issue management.

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ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

An organization’s Procurement function is responsible for managing spend, in other words the buying goods and services that are used to make the products sold to customers as well as the purchasing of products and services used to run the organization on a day to day basis. Both are essential to the success of every business.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Risk Sharing versus Transfer Traditional Contract Management and Project Delivery methods in Public Sector often transfer risks down the chain away from the Owner to the General Contractor, and so on, down the line to Sub-Contractors. Trust but verify” is a long-held saying that offers good advice worth following.

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Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Savings Leakage: This new metric tracks the gap between identified and realized savings, and results from things like poor contract management and flawed supplier onboarding. of cost savings this way, but they can reduce leakage by about 40% with better connected sourcing, contracting and procure-to-pay processes. Risk Metrics.

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Select GCR

MAY 14, 2024

This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. As you navigate this guide, expect to uncover the intricacies of FAR, how it’s structured, and what it means for contracting with the federal government. What is the FAR?

Ethics 52

Ethics Procurement Procurement Contracts Price 52

The Procurement School

JULY 24, 2023

This may signal to the contractor that the contract is not that important to you, and therefore it becomes less important to them. This may require a contract amendment, if the solutions agreed upon are significant enough to warrant a change to the contract.

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Management Consulting Evaluation Public Procurement 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

Can an organization start with a Public Portal and Supplier Management Solution and then add solicitations, contract management, and purchasing solutions as they mature or as funding becomes available ? This is strategically important and can be a valuable tools for quick wins.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2020

Another major development in terms of the future Procurement role is the increasing importance of the agenda around sustainability and purposeful business, which again has relevance to the collaboration imperative. .

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Select GCR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Nevertheless, proficient cost management is of utmost importance. Steps to Secure a Government Contract Obtaining a government contract necessitates a systematic procedure. These include Indefinite Delivery and Quantity Contracts (IDIQ) and Incentive Contracts, each with its applications and nuances.

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The Procurement School

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Areas to consider include objectives, background, scope, constraints, deliverables, timing, approvals, policy and legislative requirements, evaluation criteria and methodology and contract management including KPIs. It is important that key subject matter experts (SMEs) are involved with the planning of the project.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave™: eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). Ease and level of integration is an important criteria for spend management solutions.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

MAY 16, 2024

Learn More Appian – Gold Sponsor of the Spring Training Conference Appian’s low-code acquisition solutions use AI and process automation to streamline contract management and clause automation at the US Department of Defense and Federal Civilian agencies.

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ivalua

MAY 6, 2020

The first, authored by Duncan Jones and published on December 10, is The Forrester Wave : eProcurement Platforms, Q4 2019 , which covers purchasing and invoicing (similar scope to Gartner’s P2P Suites Magic Quadrant ). Ease and level of integration is an important criteria for spend management solutions.

Supplier 52

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Specifically, the Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy would be required to issue draft contract language to federal agencies for use in procurement with suppliers of artificial intelligence. GSA & VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel, Feb. Cloud Working Group Meeting on GSA’s ASCEND BPA, Feb. Register here.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The Importance of Ambition. That frees capacity, increases influence and improves access to insights for better decision making. But it doesn’t by itself give you an edge. To do that, you need teams that can act on that information, use that free time, to bring their best ideas to life. Just how can you do that?

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It also breaks down the long-standing regional contracting structure that supported the MAS program. The new FAS structure provides an opportunity to increase transparency through sustained engagement with industry in this important area. Third, the alignment provides an opportunity to improve data management.

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

He inherited transparency problems with the Login.gov platform and several of FAS’s big contracts continue to face protests and other legal obstacles, including Polaris and OASIS+, and the use of the Section 876 authority to focus on price only at the task order level.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

On February 28, again at Miller & Chevalier Chartered, we will hold our GSA and VA Schedule Contracting Training for In-House Counsel course. This course is designed for lawyers and contract managers with significant contract management and compliance responsibilities with GSA and/or VA Schedule contracts.

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Inventory Price Supply Chain Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

GAO Dismisses Protests for GSA’s Polaris Vehicle Washington Technology reports that after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) dismissed two protests on February 5, the General Services Administration (GSA) can move forward with making awards for its Polaris contract vehicle. GSA and DoD anticipate purchasing 2.7

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Select GCR

AUGUST 27, 2024

However, one must grasp certain rules and regulations to venture into federal contracting. For instance, federally recognized Indian tribes engaged with federal contracts are considered separate entities from the tribe and its political activities.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Contract Management is an essential element of the procurement lifecycle as it helps to mitigate risks, ensure compliance and achieve desired outcomes. It is a structured approach to overseeing contracts from initiation to execution and leads to either termination or renewal. and Manage the Contract – Buyandsell.gc.ca

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Federal News Network

JANUARY 20, 2025

I know the critical importance of our agencys mission and look forward to meeting you in the weeks ahead to carry out that mission together, Ehikian wrote in the email. Ehikian also had another company, RelateIQ, purchased by Salesforce in 2014 for $390 million. He also co-founded and was president of Airkit.ai

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Select GCR

JANUARY 28, 2025

This guide breaks down the major contract types government agencies use, including fixed-price, cost reimbursement, time and materials, and IDIQ contracts. Each contract type has specific uses and benefits, which are important for any business aiming to work with the government.

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