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What is Cooperative Purchasing & How Does it Benefit Public Sector Procurement?

American City & Country

Let’s explore what cooperative purchasing entails and delve into the myriad ways it can revolutionize public sector procurement. Cooperative purchasing lets organizations purchase goods and services through contracts already competitively solicited and awarded by a lead agency. What is Cooperative Purchasing?

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Modernizing Public Infrastructure: The Power of Strategic Procurement

The Procurement ClassRoom

In his article “ The Future of Public Infrastructure is Digital “, Bill Gates envisions a world where infrastructure is smarter, more efficient, and digitally integrated. However, one critical element often overlooked in these discussions is public procurement.

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Procurement Methods vs. Solicitation Tools: What Every Procurement Professional Needs to Know

The Procurement ClassRoom

Procurement decisions may also be influenced by emergencies, such as the need for the prompt delivery of goods and services to address disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes. The level of competition in the market can also influence the choice of procurement method. What is a Solicitation Tool?

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

Inter-American Development Bank

Smart public procurement refers to making optimal decisions to minimize waste and enhance the quality, efficiency and sustainability of public spending when purchasing and contracting goods, works and services. Better contracts and processes, for example, could reduce the risk of delays, quality problems or unexpected costs.

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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. Integrity Provides an immutable record, reducing fraud and corruption. Efficiency Streamlines processes with smart contracts, reducing bureaucracy and paperwork.

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CYBERCOM embraces the non-traditional as acquisition program grows

Federal News Network

“So we’re expanding our ability to acquire cyber goods, cyber services for the DoD in an integrated and holistic way,” Maggiulli said. Integration is crucial, because things are changing every day,” Maggiulli said. And most importantly, it’s the talent of the people across the services as well.”

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Simplifying Public Sector Procurement: Strategies to Increase Sme Participation

The Procurement School

The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement. Public sector professionals must responsibly procure goods and service contracts on behalf of the taxpayer. When SMEs do reach out, they should not hit a brick wall of defenses.