Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 2, 2024

MPIP have worked collaboratively with the Social Security programme since the summer of 2016, providing a team of procurement professionals. Over this period, MPIP has delivered almost two thousand contracts, securing over £40 million in savings and embedding Community Benefits and Fair Work.

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Procurement Team Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration 57

ivalua

MARCH 30, 2022

A company’s supply chain is a key source of competitive advantage and Supply Chain Management (SCM) is designed to allow a company to monitor its suppliers and utilize the available resources to improve performance. But most sourcing and procurement teams need to pivot and modify the way they handle SCM decisions.

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Supplier Supply Chain Procurement Team Tender 52

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2021

Majority of European suppliers not being asked to prove they protect against labour violations, while 76% of UK suppliers are unprepared for new changes to the Modern Slavery Act. Just half (50%) of European suppliers said they are frequently asked by their buyers to provide proof that they protect against unsafe working conditions.

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Procurement Team Supplier Supply Chain Buyers 40

Tendersinfo

APRIL 8, 2021

A weightage-based criterion helps the procurement team to select the best out of the lot that gives the best value in terms of Cost, Quality, and experience. It takes into account components like Cost, Quality, and Technicality of various bid proposals while deciding a contract award.

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Procurement Team Evaluation Tender Procurement 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The pandemic saw incredible growth in this area and highlighted opportunities for improvement within procurement processes and procedures. As teams worked with suppliers through creative solutions, it became obvious that transparency and supplier risk management are essential components to maintain stability during crises like these.

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Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing Procurement Team 97

ivalua

MAY 9, 2019

The most fundamental spend categorization in Procurement is the line between direct and indirect spend, but one effort that transcends this split is supplier management. This includes supplier information management, supply chain risk management/mitigation, and supplier performance management. Financial Services.

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Supplier Management Supply Chain Procurement 58

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Part 2 will cover the debarment list; contract award process and what options are available to suppliers if things go wrong.

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Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

billion of contract spend under our national contracts and working together, we were able to maintain those prices, achieve 34 million worth of savings and 20 million of cost avoidance. Responsible procurement wise. But despite all of these things, our local government colleagues that are procurement teams continue to deliver.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement 48

ivalua

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Redwood, CA, 20th December 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Canada’s largest co-operative, Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL), has gone live with its source-to-contract solution which includes a seamless integration to TealBook, the leading supplier data foundation.

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Supplier Retail Integrity Integration 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Over time the focus has shifted from the real challenge of Invoice matching to creating the perfect supplier invoice relying on OCR. So for the last decade the Procurement teams have been pushing the ‘No-PO, No Pay’ mantra, it’s now even ‘Government Policy’. There are exceptions to every rule, and that rule just doesn’t work.

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E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

ivalua

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Master supplier data doesn’t just matter to Procurement. It plays a role in a number of necessary business functions and is a key enabler of automation throughout the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. Accurate supplier data is the fuel that drives critical business processes that impact the bottom line.

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Supplier Data Management Procurement 40

ivalua

MARCH 29, 2019

Even in terms of the “improved sales / marketing” route, there are possibilities – maybe procurement can work with the marketing team to find innovative suppliers in areas such as digital marketing? For one European bank, the capability of their internal procurement team has become a customer benefit that is winning new revenue.

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Supplier Collaboration Procurement Procurement Team 40

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 6, 2024

This free to attend event provides all businesses, including social enterprises and third sector organisations, with an opportunity to engage with Scotland’s public sector to discover upcoming contract opportunities, which make up part of the £14.5bn public sector annual spend in Scotland. However, all are welcome!

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Buyers Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 62

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Just because the purchase order is placed with the supplier , our work as procurement professionals is not done. At this stage of the procurement cycle (stage 10), our work should be focusing on the management of the contract to ensure that the supplier is delivering as per our expectations.

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Import Procurement Supplier Supply Chain 59

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced analytics tools are being integrated into procurement operations, enabling public and private organisations to rethink procurement processes, supplier relationships and cost optimisation. contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency).

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Efficiency Procurement Data Supply Chain 52

ivalua

AUGUST 19, 2021

Historically, so much of what Procurement teams did went unnoticed. Of course, over the last few years, the role of Procurement has become more visible, in large part due to broader recognition of the value and closely monitored and tracked performance metrics that are now more mainstream. Here are some of my takeaways.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supplier Electronics 52

ivalua

APRIL 12, 2019

That is the data around spend, suppliers, contracts and so on that provides the ammunition or the fuel for AI to work on. Then the “intelligence layer” (machine learning, NLP etc) and finally the “engagement layer” (how we interact with AI across various procurement processes and tasks) sit on top of that.

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Supplier Capacity Procurement Team Procurement 70

Tendersinfo

MARCH 24, 2021

Ultimate Guide to the Insight of Public Procurement Professionals Public Procurement is a multi-staged activity and requires a thorough understanding of each process to be more successful with the bids. Procurement Evaluation- The final phase includes activities like Audit, Evaluation, Contract Award, and Feedback.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Bidding 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

AI can bring many benefits to procurement teams and their companies. In this post, we take a look at the benefits of using AI in procurement departments. Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. They can then identify the most relevant and appropriate AI solutions.

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Procurement Procurement Team Supply Chain Supplier 52

ivalua

AUGUST 17, 2021

Identifying Value , is where procurement teams leverage spend data and spend analysis to understand trends in spend and identify opportunities and develop category management strategies. . Creating Value occurs when sourcing and procurement uses relevant sourcing processes and tools to engage and select the best fit supplier.

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Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Understanding how inflation impacts procurement and then taking action to mitigate its effects is essential for any Manufacturer looking to stay ahead of the game. The eSourcing solution includes the ability to create RFPs, receive bids from qualified suppliers, analyze supplier performance, and manage contracts all in one place.

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

New Ivalua study shows technology challenges are hindering procurement teams from achieving business objectives. The study revealed the challenges procurement teams face when it comes to achieving business objectives and the wide and growing gap in performance between advanced and less mature teams.

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Procurement Supply Chain Procurement Team Supplier 52

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ethical procurement requires a company to understand its societal obligations, expectations and social responsibility. Why is Ethical Procurement Important? As such, today’s procurement teams must embed ethics into their processes in addition to the conventional focus on a good ROI.

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Ethics Import Procurement Supply Chain 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Thats exactly why this Public procurement glossary existsto make things simple. Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. Youre not alone!

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Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Lifted from their latest webinar, Jean-Baptiste Anne from Amazon Business and Vishal Patel from Ivalua offer insights into tail spend management programs and the ROI these programs can generate for procurement teams. . Lack of control or visibility into what is being spent and with which suppliers. Who purchased it.

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Buyers Supplier Purchasing Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

Similar to how CRM manages everything around the customer, an S2P platform manages everything around the supplier. ​ It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. What is Source-to-Pay?

Supplier 52

Supplier E-procurement Supply Chain Procurement 52

ivalua

JUNE 16, 2021

For the short-term, a shift to local production alleviated reliance on Asian suppliers and helped mitigate risk, but a longer-term solution will require identifying opportunities to optimize costs, find alternative suppliers and enhance supply chain visibility. Enter eProcurement.

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Supply Chain Eprocurement Procurement Team Supplier 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The majority of organizations consider supply chain transparency to be a top priority, however less than a third are satisfied with the level of visibility into their suppliers. Many organizations still rely on conventional data sources such as contracts, invoices, and audits to support their supply chain transparency initiatives.

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Supply Chain Transparency Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

JANUARY 12, 2023

As public procurement teams face increasing pressure to improve efficiency while upholding compliance and transparency, it’s essential that they have the right strategies in place. After all, how can you streamline procurement processes without sacrificing your standards? Scalability. Data Insight Strategy.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Procurement Team 52

ivalua

MARCH 11, 2020

Effective management of safety, deep collaboration with field suppliers and engineers, and reducing supplier risk is crucial to optimizing performance. Procurement professionals in Oil, Gas and Energy companies require governance to ensure contract compliance, adherence to processes and develop sustainable supplier relationships.

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Supplier Demand Procurement Team Price 52

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Competition in public procurement is not limited to financial competition; it is a key source of innovation and guarantees the fair allocation of public contracts. This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

ivalua

JUNE 11, 2023

Sustainable Procurement Practices: Procurement groups will play a vital role in supporting compliance with the CSRD. They will need to align their sourcing strategies with sustainability objectives and collaborate with suppliers to ensure adherence to environmental and social standards. supply chain)- or affect your business.

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Supply Chain Finance Procurement Sustainability 98

ivalua

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been selected by Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB to further improve the efficiency of its procurement processes and uphold and strengthen supply chain risk management thanks to Ivalua’s Source-to-Contract (S2C) solution.

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Supply Chain Manufacturing Efficiency Procurement 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Aside from mitigating risk and saving organizations money, Procurement teams have an opportunity to add value by working closely with suppliers to reduce carbon emissions while ensuring supply chain continuity through diversity and proper forecasting. Ardent found that many didn’t even know how many suppliers are high risk.

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Supply Chain Supplier Collaboration Transparency 52

ivalua

JUNE 15, 2022

At our annual Ivalua NOW event in Paris, France–Ivalua asked, “Is your procurement team prepared to respond to unexpected supplier chain issues with speed and agility?”. For Körber, investing in procurement technology solutions frees up time to allow for more work on more strategic activities. Key Takeaways.

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Supply Chain Innovation Procurement Supplier 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

A really good regional event and an opportunity to connect buyers and procurement teams from across the public and private sector as they prepare for upcoming contract opportunities. These cover retentions in construction contracts, the Construction Pipeline Forecasting Tool, and a Graduated Pricing Mechanism.

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Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

It also requires a focus on procurement-supplier relationships, and striving to be the customer of choice for your suppliers. Balancing New Priorities Makes Procurement More Valuable. Historically, Procurement was perceived as adding value when it could effectively control costs.

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Procurement Supply Chain Supplier Manufacturing 52