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. If not resolved quickly, these issues could lead to higher costs, less innovation and missed opportunities to improve public services.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

Public procurement should be all about people. That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. Our world runs on public contracts. Public procurement covers $13 trillion of spending every year, one in every three dollars spent by our governments.

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Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

VWV

JUNE 15, 2021

The Procurement Bill on transforming public procurement in England and Wales is expected to be published in the autumn. One of the core aims of the EU procurement regime was to 'level the playing field' for public sector procurement across the Member States. Invalid Input Send my message

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Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Procurement Strategies 40

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise.

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Sustainability Procurement Public Procurement IT 52

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 2, 2023

The paper builds on my ongoing research on digital technologies and procurement governance, and focuses on the interaction between the strategic goals of procurement centralisation and digitalisation set by the European Commission in its 2017 public procurement strategy.

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Centralized Purchasing Procurement Purchasing Procurement Strategies 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. Our curriculum includes a diverse range of courses.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Early development work on the re-let has commenced and a Prior Information Note (PIN) will be issued shortly which will include a Request for Information (RFI) to gain views from the market and stakeholders, to inform our Procurement Strategy.

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In the case of direct awards, procurements are treated as having commenced if a contracting authority has notified a supplier of its intention to direct award. Understanding the NPPS Under section 13 of the Act, contracting authorities must consider the NPPS in their procurement processes. What can you do to prepare?

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Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

Opportunity #3: Public Spending Coordinated with Climate Action Proper management of public finances requires rules, mechanisms, processes, and controls to ensure that spending decisions avoid added fiscal costs and contribute to an orderly, fair, and inclusive transition to a carbon neutral economy.

Finance 52

Finance Price Sustainability Capacity 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Mobile Voice and Data Scottish Procurement has concluded a single supplier framework agreement with Vodafone Ltd for the provision of mobile voice and data services. The Centres of Expertise (CoEs) and the Civils UIG have noted/endorsed, respectively, the Procurement Strategy.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Success in this space requires more than just submitting bids; it demands strategy, consistency, risk management, and a deep understanding of the ever-evolving rules.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Where Ill be taking a look back at some of the recent developments and a quick look forward at what’s coming up across the public procurement community. First up, the Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee, recently brought together the leadership of public bodies, elected and operational leadership of Local Government.

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Procurement Public Procurement Sustainability Collaboration 57

Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

James King, Procurement Coordinator at Falkirk Council.

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Sustainability Contract Supplier Procurement 57