Federal News Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Federal Monthly Insights — Contract Management Modernization — 09/10/2024 [link] Download audio Defense contractors aren’t the only ones preparing for the launch of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0. “NIST is the precursor.

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ivalua

APRIL 6, 2020

This could mean that organizations may not receive their goods or services, or a declaring agency reserves the right to change the conditions of purchase, work procedures, price, lead-time, surcharges, business operations and obligations in response to the circumstances.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

MAY 24, 2024

We will discuss the Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) mandate to examine contractor compliance with cybersecurity requirements as part of its Contractor Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR) and its implications for contractors in the near future.

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Awarding the Contract The winning supplier is selected based on clear criteria, ensuring fair and competitive procurement. Contract Management Once the deal is signed, contract management ensures the supplier delivers as promised. E-Procurement It is the digital way of handling public purchasing.

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Government Contracts & Global Trade

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

More information The post Supply Chain Management and Cybersecurity Updates appeared first on McCarter & English, LLP.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Navigating the public procurement process can be challenging enough then add in Buying Groups, GPO’s or group purchasing organization, collaborative procurement initiatives, purchasing networks, collaborative sourcing partners, they go by so many names. How is the contract managed post award throughout the life of the contract.

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ivalua

MARCH 16, 2020

The project to implement the cloud-based platform is led by OptiBuy, a consulting company specialising in procurement management and the implementation of IT solutions. Körber’s purchasing and supply chain management organisation is responsible for all procurement processes.

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Mercell

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This professional community knows that solicitations and contract management are going to be digitalized in the coming years, and appreciates our knowledge and experience in the sector. Current President of NPI National Procurement Institute. During an interactive, productive, day-long discussion we covered: 1.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

According to the panelists, there are some key features and functionality that make best-in-class supply chain solutions a better choice for healthcare organizations: Guided procure-to-pay compliance: The concept of compliant purchasing in healthcare encompases the front-end user experience. Efficient warehouse management.

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ivalua

AUGUST 28, 2019

27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — States are becoming more data-driven and value-focused in their purchasing. The report examines purchasing policies and practices in 29 states, weighing factors such as contract management and effective implementation of technology. WASHINGTON, Aug.

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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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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 10, 2023

You can also use its eSourcing solution to create RFPs, receive bids from qualified suppliers, analyze supplier performance and manage contracts in one place. Ivalua’s Contract Management module allows you to easily track milestones and consumption in real time across multiple agreements.

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ivalua

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Bol.com was in search of a solution to digitalize its indirect S2C cycle to support its business colleagues with efficient and robust sourcing and contract management processes. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize.

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

Contract Prioritisation – Strategic analysis and developing a forward plan with the Programme enabled MPIP to allocate resources and skills on the key strategic contracts that would facilitate the introduction of the sophisticated digital platforms to enable the new benefits to be launched.

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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. Procure-to-Pay.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Extension of scope of the Act across the procurement and contract lifecycle to include contract management. In practice, this may mean that contracting authorities are likely to favour procuring through frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems during the transitional period.

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Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

The contract is for delivering and support of the national procurement for a period of 4 years. Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically.

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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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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.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Although the final rule may provide a level of relief for commercial product and service subcontractors, DoD prime contractors (and lower-tier contractors with subcontracts) may in fact see increased administrative burdens and should review their practices to ensure compliance with the final rule (which became effective November 17, 2023).

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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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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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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Prescriptive Analytics: Suggests optimal procurement strategies, for example, automating procure-to-pay processes or improving contract management protocols to offer strategic guidance. Prior purchase data is also used for demand forecasting improving resource management and operational efficiency.

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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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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. Obtaining a procurement certification or a purchasing certificate can be a wise decision for those aspiring to excel in public procurement.

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ivalua

MARCH 14, 2019

In fact you should probably get yourself along to Natacha Trehan, Professor in Purchasing management from University of Grenoble Alps, session entitled “How can innovation, digital technology and entrepreneurial spirit help to attract and retain Talent in Procurement?”. Blog first published by our friends at Purchase to Pay Network.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks. Their ability to leverage market trends and data-driven insights results in smarter purchasing decisions, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chains. Ready to leap?

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Once a procurement is awarded it moves to contract management whose primary functions are implementation, compliance and issue management. A well written contract is a key enabler of successful contract management as it clearly sets out the expectations of both parties.

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ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

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. After they designed, built, and deployed the solution, they could register hundreds of suppliers within hours of launching. A Path Forward.

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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. Contract management The available solutions for contract management are exceedingly broad.

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Federal News Network

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Navy’s goal is to modernize and consolidate more than 245 DON legacy contract writing systems (CWS) and other ancillary procurement systems. These procurement systems write and manage most DON contracts under 10 heads of contracting activity (HCA). Today, more than 100 contract actions worth more than $1.5

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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. Obtaining a procurement certification or a purchasing certificate can be a wise decision for those aspiring to excel in public procurement.

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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.

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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?

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