Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Malaysia must set out clear principles for all public procurement procedures in a single piece of overarching legislation and create a robust and comprehensive public procurement law rooted in open contracting principles – putting transparency, competition, and efficiency at the forefront.

Public Procurement 123

Public Procurement Procurement Corruption Transparency 123

The Procurement ClassRoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It is not just a participant in the digital revolution—it is its foundation. Evolving Standards: Rapid technological advancements bring shifting standards, such as interoperability requirements and data privacy regulations. Procurement frameworks must be adaptable to avoid lock-in to proprietary solutions or outdated systems.

Procurement 59

Procurement Supply Chain E-procurement Public Procurement 59

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 4, 2025

Collect and analyse beneficial ownership data at the award stage, to ensure the Bank knows who it is doing business with, and that a true diversity of suppliers are participating. Data is currently input manually, when countries with existing digital systems could automate this process with a modern, interoperable system.

Procurement 52

Procurement Collaboration E-procurement Capacity 52

FedScoop

AUGUST 20, 2024

Those recommendations include ensuring FedRAMP usage in agencies, releasing guidance for agencies’ implementation of transparent data requirements, modernizing legacy systems to avoid higher costs for maintenance, avoiding cybersecurity pitfalls and updating procedures for electronic information system functionalities for recordkeeping systems.

Electronics 125

Electronics Inventory Data Transparency 125

ivalua

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Procurement transparency exists within the public sector because it is required by law. And yet, not all transparency is equally effective. Suppliers need bidding and contract transparency. This encourages more diverse participation and improves the quality of responses – and therefore creates value for the general public.

Transparency 45

Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

Open Contracting Partnership

JANUARY 16, 2025

Fortunately, our team is already hard at work helping you make public procurement better for everyone: we kicked off the year supporting reforms in Thailand and sharing how New York City is increasing participation and access to city contracts. We moved from transparency to transformation.

Innovation 82

Innovation E-procurement Public Procurement Procurement 82

GovLoop

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Agencies generate and analyze a lot of data these days. We talked to three employees at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, Community Development Department (CDD) about how they use visualization to help data fulfill its purpose. There’s nothing more transparent than raw data. That’s where data visualization comes in.

Data 64

Data Transparency Import Transportation 64

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. More recently, it canceled a RD$1.3

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

FedScoop

MARCH 15, 2024

When we search large volumes of data, we receive tons of records back that are potentially relevant. Another focus group participant called out requests related to email records or internal communications, such as chat and text, as their agency’s “most complex and time-intensive responses.” It takes a lot of time.”

Accountability 141

Accountability Transparency Participation Efficiency 141

GovSpend

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With an extensive background in data management, Nate brings a unique skillset to the helm and is well-equipped to lead GovSpend into a new chapter of data delivery and AI technology. Government procurement should be transparent and efficient. At its heart, GovSpend is a data company, and I’m a data wonk.

Data 105

Data Quality Purchasing Transparency 105

GovLoop

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Agencies generate and analyze a lot of data these days. We talked to three employees at the Cambridge, Massachusetts, Community Development Department(CDD) about how they use visualization to help data fulfill its purpose. That’s where data visualization comes in. Before, you could give them a data table and they’d accept it.

Data 59

Data Transparency Import Transportation 59

Kluwer Arbitration

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the era of ‘big data,’ a term that undoubtedly describes the large and complex datasets that businesses generate and exchange, it is increasingly complex for international businesses to navigate the challenge of storing, processing, and analysing their data.

Data 59

Data Participation Corruption Transparency 59

FedInsider

AUGUST 5, 2024

The guidance is to minimize any risks resulting from relying on AI to make agency decisions or take actions that could undermine the “efficacy, safety, equitableness, fairness, transparency, accountability, appropriateness, or lawfulness of such decisions or actions.” Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants.

Innovation 98

Innovation Participation Media Transparency 98

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

That opposition stems partly from the steep costs of compiling greenhouse gas emissions data, and from the uncertain impact that barring “non-compliant” contractors would have on the U.S. Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of. government’s supplier base.

Procurement 147

Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Open contracting approach: Supported by OCP’s Lift Impact accelerator program from 2021, Ekiti State’s public procurement agency created better opportunities for small businesses and particularly women-led businesses, to participate in public contracts. To realize that vision, in 2021, EKBPP joined OCP’s Lift accelerator program.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

FedInsider

MARCH 25, 2024

Using a templatized technology strategy can boost mission outcomes while humanizing data-driven modernization and leveraging artificial intelligence in a responsible, transparent way. For instance, the U.S. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Participation 93

Participation Media Transparency Data 93

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Imagine a world where projects are monitored in real-time, complaints are reduced, and citizens actively participate in shaping their communities. As Einer Fogh of GIZ Uganda highlights, “there is a vibrant civil society in Uganda, with many organizations working on transparency and anticorruption. This has changed,” she says.

Public Procurement 135

Public Procurement Procurement Contract Collaboration 135

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance also indicates that ‘ Greater transparency of procurement data will make it easier to see what approaches have been successful and encourage use of those approaches more widely across the public sector.’ And we know this is a process that is very difficult to push forward. 94 PA 2023). 48 and 46 PCR 2015). 20 PA 2023).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Select GCR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This recruitment helps diversify the pool of government contractors and provides opportunities for smaller businesses to participate in large government projects. This identifier enables businesses to participate in federal contracting opportunities, making it an essential component of the application process.

Government Contracts 52

Government Contracts Contract Bidding Participation 52

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Additionally, these organizations contribute to environmental sustainability through research and innovation, providing data and developing new solutions. Transparency and scalability were crucial in providing donor insights and supported increasing involvement, such as attracting celebrities and brands.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Data Transparency Innovation 75

Open Contracting Partnership

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Appreciation also to Albania’s Public Procurement Commission , which helped a sizable Western Balkan community to participate energetically. By becoming more open and transparent , the Commission ensures that the public directs its criticism at bad procurement practices, not at how complaints are handled.

Procurement 67

Procurement Public Procurement E-procurement Transparency 67

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

As we celebrate, we find ourselves at the crossroads of progress and potential, confronting the myths holding women back from participating in public procurement and attaining certain heights in leadership. We focused on the plan, the data, and the purpose of what we want to achieve. Happy International Women’s Day!

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

GovLoop

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The act of trusting builds transparency, added Nate Benjamin, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at AmeriCorps. Things to look at include training, awards systems, demographics data, recruitment strategies and mentoring programs. Sanchez likened it to getting into a rideshare car. “I Trust is nonlinear. It’s a result.

Strategic Planning 119

Strategic Planning Influencing Import Transparency 119

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 15, 2024

When participating in joint ventures (JVs), accurately calculating and attributing experience can be crucial. However, it requires comprehensive documentation and data from the JV. Here, we delve into common practices for JV experience attribution and offer recommendations based on project complexity.

Consulting 75

Consulting Procurement Transparency Bidding 75

AWS Public Sector

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This is my 11th year participating in re:Invent and I continue to be awestruck by the innovative ideas and value that AWS Partners bring to our customers. Jeff Kratz, right, and Thomas Siebel, center, listen as Jason Bonci talks during their fireside chat at the AWS Partner Keynote at re:Invent 2023. Watch a recording of this session.

Education 137

Education Networking Leadership Innovation 137

AWS Public Sector

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Transparency is critical because the solution you choose will serve as the single source of truth for dozens of other agencies. Increase transparency – Modernizing will illuminate government operations and expenses by providing a single source of truth for citizens and government leaders.

Transparency 75

Transparency Data Leadership Finance 75

FedInsider

MARCH 4, 2024

Meanwhile, New York City’s Office of Technology and Innovation has its own IT strategic plan , focusing on such goals as universal broadband access, simplifying online service delivery, and harnessing data to advance data-driven operations. Additional Information: Prerequisites & Advance Preparation : None required.

Government 98

Government Government Strategic Planning Data 98

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

While it’s mostly a brainstorming event, past hackathons have seen quite a bit of success in generating ideas that go on to be implemented, such as providing access to raw legislative data and digitizing casework. More recently, two of the five top recommendations from last year’s event have been implemented and others are in the works.

Distribution 113

Distribution Data Transparency Participation 113

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These included ongoing issues such as poor institutional coordination, lack of transparency, high levels of corruption, and murky lines of accountability. The second revolution: increasing independence, data collection and participation These limitations led to a subsequent second wave of reforms.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

Select GCR

MAY 7, 2024

A small business must meet eligibility criteria set by the SBA, register with SAM, attain small business certifications to participate in government contracting, and then utilize platforms like SAM.gov, dsbs.sba.gov, and Select GCR Pro to discover small business government contractor opportunities. Each agency has specific contractual needs.

Government Contracts 98

Government Contracts Government Government Contract 98

GovLoop

JULY 20, 2023

Using artificial intelligence, sentiment analytics scours social media posts and other public resources for text that conveys real-time complaints, and then objectively transmits that data to relevant agencies for remediation. Agencies can benefit greatly from public participation programs, which can build much-needed trust in government.

Participation 75

Participation Media Data Transparency 75

Federal News Network

APRIL 19, 2024

These regulations and associated guidance address a host of contracting officer responsibilities, including but not limited to, proposal evaluation, negotiations, price and/or cost analysis, data rights, and foreign acquisition ( e.g. , TAA). This step towards greater transparency is in the public interest.

Procurement 73

Procurement Negotiation Price Transparency 73

Import and Trade Remedies

JANUARY 22, 2025

The aim of the Market Watch Unit is described by the Government to protect Canadian industry from unfair trade practices and to ensure greater transparency and market predictability. This data illustrated an increasing share of imports for this particular exporter.

Export 52

Export Import Price Participation 52

Extract Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Automated Data Extraction: Transforming Information Management One of the most critical aspects of government operations is managing vast amounts of data efficiently. From processing applications for permits to handling legal documents and tax records, the volume of data can be overwhelming.

Government 52

Government Government Transparency Efficiency 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MAY 23, 2024

Challenge: In Ukraine, a lack of machine-readable data about procurement appeals made it difficult for government suppliers to defend their rights and interests. billion), according to data from Prozorro’s public business intelligence model. billion (US$1.9 Companies using the Clarity App generated 13.4%

Procurement 67

Procurement Tender Buyers Public Procurement 67

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This is particularly problematic for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), which often need more resources to participate in complex, bureaucratic tender processes dominated by a few more prominent competitors. As a result, the UK public sector may be missing out on SMEs’ innovation and flexibility.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Participants expressed a range of views as to which risks should be prioritised, noting that addressing frontier risks is not mutually exclusive from addressing existing AI risks and harms.’ Multiple participants suggested that existing voluntary commitments would need to be put on a legal or regulatory footing in due course.

Procurement 80

Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80