Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In April we published the Annual report on procurement activity in Scotland for 21-22, which highlights how we performed against our Procurement Strategy, how we delivered procurement policy and capability throughout the Scottish public sector. They show that the 16 billion of public procurement spend, we generated 13.8

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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. What is Data Analytics in Procurement? contract compliance, procurement cycle efficiency).

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement teams are increasingly being measured by non-cost KPIs such as revenue opportunities being created, payment performance (e.g. 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners.

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Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Public procurement spending accounted for an average of 30% of total public spending across the region [1] and as much as 74% of that spending is wasted due to inefficiencies [2] , according to data from FISLAC , an analytics platform developed by the IDB’s Fiscal Management Division (FMM). of GDP, according to FISLAC calculations.

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ivalua

MARCH 27, 2023

E-invoicing Mandate | France 2024 March 27, 2023 | | Procurement Strategy by Steve Carter The biggest change to Accounts Payables since the introduction of double entry journals is about to hit finance departments–but are they prepared? Every supplier will be forced to send Government approved invoices to their clients.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Framework Public Bodies are encouraged to complete the RFI and confirm their interest in participating in a User Intelligence Group (UIG) for the new procurement exercise.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a recent webinar hosted by Ivalua , Chris Sawchuck, Principal and Global Procurement Advisory Practice Leader from The Hackett Group shared 10 key issues that will have a significant impact on Procurement organizations in 2021. “The Blending and upskilling will support successful digital transformation.”.

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WashngtonExec

APRIL 10, 2025

By working closely with Legal, Finance, IT, and the operational business units, were embedding contracts into broader enterprise initiativesfrom go-to-market strategies to digital transformation and supplier innovation. From a procurement perspective, we remain focused on delivering value beyond cost.

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ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Bravida is the Nordic region’s leading supplier of end-to-end technical solutions in service and installation.They help their customers to create effective and sustainable properties by providing installation and maintenance services for critical infrastructures. Ivalua is a leading provider of cloud-based Spend Management software.

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ivalua

JANUARY 31, 2022

The Criticality of the Supply Chain (and Suppliers). 5 Procurement Increasing Its Focus on and Use of Data. The average procurement department’s overall data aptitude is increasing, but most organizations classify themselves as novices and only occasionally use data to drive actual strategies.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? What can you do to prepare?

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ahlsell, a prominent international retail solutions provider, has led a complete digital transformation overhaul with a central focus on trading goods supplier management. Acting as a complementary partner to their suppliers, Procurement is a central target and strategic function for Ahlsell. billion in annual sales.

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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?

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Environmental impact Another facet of social value procurement is environmental sustainability.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JULY 28, 2023

Information AI allows procurement teams to mine huge amounts of complex data. With the vast amounts of external data that AI has access to, it can provide more information in real-time, which procurement teams can use to facilitate and improve their decision-making.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. Public sector procurement is driven by competition to achieve economic efficiency and stimulate innovation, providing new ways to deliver vital goods and services.

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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Ivalua, found that procurement teams are increasingly being measured by non-cost KPIs such as revenue opportunities being created, payment performance (e.g. 51% of advanced procurement departments measure performance weekly or biweekly, versus only 26% of beginners. .

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Growing Role of AI in Public Procurement The use of AI systems in public procurement brings a host of new benefits for organisations actively participating in the procurement process. This technology enables teams to collect vast amounts of data and have the ability to resolve complex data-related challenges.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Their training and certification equip them to develop and execute procurement strategies that align with organizational objectives. These professionals excel in managing supplier relationships, understanding contract nuances, and mitigating risks.

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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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ivalua

MARCH 31, 2020

And even if an order from an overseas supplier were to be filled, delivery issues would be compounded by the declining number of air and ocean freight options to move products into the U.S. On February 4, Hyundai Motors announced suspension of production at seven of its plants in Korea. But recovery may be fragile.

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VWV

JUNE 15, 2021

What Does the National Procurement Policy Statement Say? For example, contracting authorities should: assess the economic and financial standing of suppliers set up project review panels for complex projects include key performance indicators around service levels improve contract management after the contract has been entered into.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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ivalua

MARCH 5, 2023

Breakout Sessions This year, we’ve invited industry thought leaders to join 8 expert panels covering data, supplier collaboration, procurement finance, and vendor management. Learn from industry leaders and gain insight into what makes a successful procurement strategy in today’s world.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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FedScoop

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

On one end, we have “light AI” that augments human tasks, such as automating routine processes like data entry or document review. However, the reliance on external infrastructure raises critical concerns for government agencies, particularly regarding data sovereignty and security. AI thrives on data.

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Scottish Government Procurement

APRIL 7, 2025

The reporting year also saw significant milestones for public procurement including the development of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland. Please note there are some limitations in relation to the data for this report – further detail on this can be found in the full report on our website.

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Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

For procurement professionals, this development presents new challenges in cost management, supplier relationships, and regulatory compliance. In this blog post, well explore in detail the impact of US tariffs on UK supply chains and outline actionable steps procurement teams can take to adapt.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JANUARY 9, 2025

The case study outlines how the Council has engaged with suppliers of all sizes to encourage them to address greenhouse gas emissions in their operations.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Suppliers face plenty of hurdles: Tough competition everyone wants to win. So, how do the most successful suppliers do it? They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Crafting A Winning Procurement Strategy A proactive approach gives you the edge.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2025

The key conclusions of the report which I would bet are largely applicable to most countries include: Outofdate legacy technology and poor data quality and datasharing is putting AI adoption in the public sector at risk. Address the risks resulting from barriers to datasharing and poor data quality.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Apart from this, many organisations find it challenging to digitise their procurement processes, which acts as another barrier to efficiency. Tracker Intelligence uses sophisticated procurement tools and integrates centralised systems, which decreases the time and effort needed for buyers and suppliers.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 19, 2025

Now we play a major role in this to our programmes of work on our National Collaborative Procurement, Commercial Value for Money programmes and the Single Scottish Estate programme, making a real efficiency and securingsavings for the public sector.

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