Art of Procurement

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The post Revisiting the Importance of Supplier Watchlists appeared first on Art of Procurement. When the Chinese surveillance balloon was finally ‘removed’ from the sky over the Atlantic Ocean on February 4th, we all.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Your procurement strategy should outline short-term and long-term goals, identify potential risks, and focus on building strong supplier relationships. Leverage Group Purchasing and Cooperative Contracts for Cost Efficiency One of the most effective ways to streamline procurement is by using group/cooperative purchasing contracts.

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Federal News Network

MAY 30, 2024

A rule going back several years lets Defense Department contracting officers treat stuff from so-called non-traditional vendors — known as NCDs — as commercial. Just this month, the Defense Pricing and Contracting unit issued a memo underscoring that authority. And that’s always sticking your neck out a little bit.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Pentagon’s massive contract to overhaul the military’s system for moving military members’ belongings from one duty station to another has cleared its latest technical hurdle and is finally ready to start being used for moves, company officials involved with the multibillion dollar contract told investors Tuesday.

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Federal News Network

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Interview transcript: Charlotte Phelan: Historically, especially if you go back a multitude of years, the contract data would have been on PDF sheets. There is an efficiency for the contracting officer and efficiency for the supplier efficiency for the contract agency. It would have been in Google Drive or Google Sheets.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Mexico City has devised an efficient, participatory, and transparent approach to seek input from potential suppliers and the public on draft contracting documents before a formal call to tender is announced. Mexico City is proving that big plans lead to better results when citizens and businesses are part of the process.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

By offering access to a broad portfolio of contracts with industry leading suppliers, OMNIA Partners helps procurement professionals streamline their sourcing process and ensures they’re working with trusted suppliers who meet high standards.

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In challenging economic times, each company has to eke the most value out of every contract. The post [Pod] Who is responsible for making sure suppliers break even? But are there limitations. w/ Philip Ideson and Kelly Barner appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 10, 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of the Federal Addendum to the Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace (SCMP). The SCMP has helped accelerate contract approvals by up to 80 percent. It addresses common federal government requirements for commercial supplier agreements, such as removing unenforceable clauses.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Cooperative purchasing lets organizations purchase goods and services through contracts already competitively solicited and awarded by a lead agency. The lead agency conducts the solicitation and RFP process, sets the terms, and awards the contract to a supplier. What is Cooperative Purchasing? Your Peers are Using Cooperatives!

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USFCR

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Government contracts come in various forms, each designed to fit specific needs. Whether you're new to federal contracting or an experienced supplier, knowing the differences between contract types is crucial for success in this complex industry.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 4, 2025

Meet the Buyer National is hosted by the Supplier Development Programme and partnered by Scottish Government and Scotland Excel. This in-person event provides Scottish businesses with an opportunity to connect with public sector buyers and private sector main contractors, to discuss contract and supply chain opportunities.

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VWV

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Consilidation The Procurement Act 2023 will be a consolidation of: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 but will need to be read alongside the The Procurement Regulations 2024 and the National Procurement Policy Statement 1.

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Public Contracting Institute

APRIL 23, 2024

Firm fixed price (FFP) contracts are a common type of agreement used in government contracting. Under an FFP contract, the supplier agrees to deliver a specific product or service at a predetermined price, regardless of the actual costs incurred during the project.

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Select GCR

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Need to bid on federal contracts or receive federal grants? Key Takeaways Successful SAM registration is crucial for entities aiming to secure federal contracts and financial assistance, providing eligibility for programs like SBIR, STTR, and OTA grants. Start by registering in SAM.

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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. That’s part of the supplier performance risk system, DLA’s authoritative source for vendor performance.

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Art of Procurement

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Supplier diversity is not just a box to tick on a corporate social responsibility checklist; it is a dynamic strategy. The post Supplier Diversity: How to Achieve Impact at Scale appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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VWV

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

New procurement rules take effect soon heres what contracting authorities need to know about the National Procurement Policy Statement and latest guidance updates. We have picked out some key points to note. While these priorities are hardly surprising, underpinning them are eight principles to achieve these priorities.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NHSS is aiming to accelerate sustainability within its frameworks in collaboration with suppliers. billion in national contracts, for medicines, medical services consumables, non-medical supplies and services, food, and equipment used within our hospitals and health services. National Procurement manages over £1.5

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 14, 2025

In order to evaluate whether suppliers offers are giving a business the optimum value, benchmarking is required. Explore our CIPS courses today and gain insights into effective supplier management strategies. Benefits Of Benchmarking Benefits of Benchmarking Ready to deepen your procurement expertise?

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Art of Procurement

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The post Simple Steps for Growing Supplier Diversity appeared first on Art of Procurement. “When you can demonstrate short-term success and communicate it – both inside and outside the company – it helps to.

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Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The project was supported by OCP’s Lift impact accelerator , helping to integrate open contracting principles firmly in the solicitation process. The post Wheelie good procurement: How Mexico City halved costs and improved its bike share scheme appeared first on Open Contracting Partnership. And read the full story here.

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Spend Network

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The UK government's new tightened payment terms for suppliers in public procurement contracts signals a vital move that will have far-reaching impacts across the business landscape when bidding for contracts.

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Federal News Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The fix is in for federal small business contracting. Ernst said she believes her bill, the Conforming Procedures for Federal Task and Delivery Order Contracts Act , will let agencies push reviews of cost back to the task order level where it belongs. And this fix is actually a good one. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.),

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Art of Procurement

DECEMBER 1, 2024

“If you want to be a customer of choice, it’s not going to come down to the contract, it’s going. The post Is Supplier Relationship Management the Key to Procurement’s Success? appeared first on Art of Procurement.

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How to Crack a Nut

JANUARY 13, 2025

First, it is worth highlighting that the procurement of prototypes and their development is susceptible of direct award under the Procurement Act 2023, even where the benefits do not accrue exclusively to the contracting authority for its use in the conduct of its own affairs (as still the requirement under PCR2015, reg.14), 41 PA23 and Sch.5

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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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Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

Trying to figure out how to get a government contract? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the contracting process, from initial eligibility to bidding, and ultimately enables your small business to win contracts available every fiscal year. You’re in the right place!

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Federal News Network

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For smaller suppliers, selling to DoD still isn’t a walk in the park – but things are getting a little simpler. Last month, the department enacted a long-awaited rule change that prohibits prime contractors from flowing unnecessary contract clauses down to their subcontractors. Is that about right? There are different lists.

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Select GCR

MARCH 26, 2024

In the world of business, winning contracts from the government can be a game-changer, offering stability and lucrative opportunities. While everyone talks about federal contracts, there’s a whole other world of opportunities at the state and local levels that often gets overlooked.

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Government Contracts

JULY 29, 2024

Postal Service on Friday backed Oshkosh Defense's request to seal their confidential supplier contract terms in litigation challenging the agency's decision to replace its aging delivery fleet with only 62% electric vehicles, arguing rivals could use the information to undercut the USPS when negotiating their own supplier contracts.

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Government Contracts

MAY 1, 2024

A food supplier must face a U.S. Department of Defense agency's efforts to recoup the purported $5 million lost to an ex-employee's bid-rigging scheme, after a contract appeals board ruled the contractor was required to provide fair, unrigged prices.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

One way of doing this is by leveraging Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions, which can provide procurement with the tools needed to manage their supplier relationships and identify opportunities for cost savings. Let’s explore further.

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Art of Procurement

MAY 12, 2024

The post Dear Supplier… The Art of Giving RFP Response Feedback appeared first on Art of Procurement. “There is one thing you can do that really creates a positive ROI for an RFP respondent even if they.

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Tracker Intelligence

AUGUST 30, 2024

UK Targets For Net Zero Year on year, we’ve seen a 27% increase in contract awards that mention keywords associated with sustainability. The total value of such contracts was more than 535 billion pounds in 2023 and is already at 400 billion for 2024 to date. What can suppliers do? We need radical action and we need that now”.

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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

Myth 1: Women-led and -owned businesses cannot successfully deliver government contracts Women are excelling in business. For instance, women producers in Palmira are suppliers for the school meals program and other food provision services. of suppliers of large value contracts have mostly women on their management teams.

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JUNE 20, 2024

62797, 62827 (May 7, 2024), the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (Board) awarded approximately $4.9 In response, Konecranes submitted a non-monetary contract interpretation claim and a separate monetary claim for delay-related costs. The contracting officer denied both claims, and Konecranes timely appealed to the Board.

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