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New HHS request for proposals, has industry up in arms

Federal News Network

First of all, it’s a one-year contract with nine one-year options, and it was awarded in September of 2022. They’re not actually terminating the contract. You know, this is the type of contract that’s under the service contract agreement. So, it’s not even two years ago, right?

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Top 10 Foundational Steps To Building A Strong Procurement Strategy

The Procurement School

Author: Liz Busch Do you feel that your organization may not be strategically procuring the goods, services and construction it needs? Look for trends, where the organization is buying similar commodities through independent solicitations or direct awards and entering discrete contracts and purchase orders for each.

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what is the difference between public and private sector procurement?

The Procurement School

This often includes a requirement to keep the contracting approvals process separate from the payment function. responsible contracting practices Often, a key consideration in both sectors is the use of environmentally friendly and socially responsible contracting practices.

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An In-Depth Examination of Inflation Relief for a Government Contractor

Procurement Notes

Jay Blindauer A contractor takes on a Government contract to make money, and inflation is getting in the way. With inflation eroding value for this long, a Government contractor may need to obtain contract relief. Obviously, contract type matters. Fixed-price contracts are the most vulnerable.

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What’s the Difference Between Direct vs Indirect Procurement?

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Capturing Value occurs when a contract has been established that governs the responsibilities and obligations of both supplier and buyer, and well as when the organization has the right Procure-to-Pay processes in place to ensure compliance to those agreements, goods, services and prices. .

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Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

VWV

Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. A list of the relevant CPV codes can be found in the Contract or Tender Notice and supporting documentation. The total anticipated value of the framework must be advertised in the Contract or Tender Notice.

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Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

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The public procurement rules recognise there are certain circumstances when public bodies, including universities, can derogate from the general principle of advertising and tendering contract opportunities and directly award a contract. These are narrowly interpreted. The requirements can only be met by a single provider.