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Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM).

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Advancements in Transparency and Integrity through Blockchain in Public Procurements

Public Contracting Institute

In the era of digital transformation, blockchain technology emerges as a beacon of hope for enhancing transparency and integrity in public procurements. Efficiency Streamlines processes with smart contracts, reducing bureaucracy and paperwork. Trust Builds trust among stakeholders through a decentralized and transparent system.

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How the National Procurement Policy Statement Will Help Transform Public Procurement

VWV

The Procurement Bill on transforming public procurement in England and Wales is expected to be published in the autumn. One of the core aims of the EU procurement regime was to 'level the playing field' for public sector procurement across the Member States.

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Digital Technology Assurance Framework – Procurement insights

Scottish Government Procurement

In our analysis of recommendations from major digital reviews we have found three distinct themes relating to procurement and contract management.

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Procurement Act 2023: What’s next and why you should act now

VWV

In the case of direct awards, procurements are treated as having commenced if a contracting authority has notified a supplier of its intention to direct award. Understanding the NPPS Under section 13 of the Act, contracting authorities must consider the NPPS in their procurement processes.

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Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 1

The Procurement School

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. Needs analysis ensures an accurate understanding of the goods / services being procured.

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Sustainable and Circular Procurement Practices in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

Public procurement encourages collaboration between government and private enterprises, in turn allowing public authorities to achieve sustainable and circular practices. The following blog will provide a more detailed exploration of creating sustainable procurement strategy, their benefits and challenges during implementation.