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. in 2020 to 59.7%

Corruption 78

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Second, there is the issue of tenderers using (generative) AI to write or design their tenders. AI-generated tenders The AI PPN is however mostly concerned with the use of AI for tender generation. Slightly simplifying, there are three broad areas of AI-procurement interaction.

Tender 72

Tender Contract Bidding Supplier 72

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

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

In a previous blog , we explored some common problems data scientists encounter when collecting and analyzing data. Some of these challenges are made more explicit in our most recent report, “India’s Federal Procurement Data Infrastructure: Observations and Recommendations.” CSV, JSON, XML) to improve usability.

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Data Procurement Tender Public Procurement 52

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. The public needs spend and supplier selection transparency.

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Transparency Procurement Supplier End to End 45

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As we’ll discuss, tender contracts are becoming an increasingly viable option for businesses to attract new suppliers and contracts. However, many businesses may not know where to turn when it comes to tender contracts. Recent data shows that more than one-third of businesses were short of workers overall.

Tender 52

Tender Demand Export Contract 52

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). 30 PCR 2015).

Procurement 128

Procurement Innovation E-procurement Buyers 128

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Open data is often lauded as a magic pill for anti-corruption: reveal what’s going on, inform the public, and, presto, government will become more accountable. Oh, and big data just means bigger gains, right? But even the very first stage — collecting the data — is much harder than it seems.

Data 52

Data Public Procurement Procurement Buyers 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 5, 2023

In October, EU countries will be required to adopt eForms in a bid to improve the quality of data published on the block’s government tendering. With data excellence as one of the pillars of their mission, TenderNed has been working on creating better data within the Dutch government for several years.

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Data Tender Procurement E-procurement 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 4, 2024

Public procurement needs to be more transparent, efficient, and accountable to tackle the major social and economic challenges faced by governments across the world. Transparency on legal and regulatory frameworks To make e-GP systems work effectively, it’s essential to have supportive legislative arrangements in place.

E-procurement 82

E-procurement Procurement Public Procurement Transparency 82

How to Crack a Nut

MAY 8, 2024

It is a very accessible and helpful primer on some of the most salient issues to be considered when exploring the possibility of using AI to extract insights from procurement big data. In this post, I venture some thoughts on meaning, AI, and public procurement big data. Intuitively, ‘meaning’ would be important to the comparison.

Procurement 75

Procurement Tender Import Public Procurement 75

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 They also help maintain the private sector’s trust in public procurement.

Procurement 67

Procurement Tender Buyers Public Procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

With the help of automated analytical tools, the agency has been able to focus its prevention and control efforts on transactions with the highest risk, and in turn, harness the power of data to institutionalize better purchasing practices among government entities that conduct procurement through the Mercado Publico online platform.

Procurement 62

Procurement E-procurement Tender Purchasing 62

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 3, 2024

Procurement’s role in supporting modern, digital services for governments is the subject of a report from the Open Data Institute (ODI) and Open Contracting Partnership (OCP). It operates with a regulatory framework based on transparency, efficiency, accessibility, and nondiscrimination.

Innovation 78

Innovation Procurement Government Government 78

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

For years, the benefits of transparency as a policy tool to increase accountability and counter corruption have been lauded. In public procurement, this has given rise to a global movement promoting procurement data transparency, a.k.a. open contracting. The role of civil society organisations (CSOs), however, varies.

Public Procurement 40

Public Procurement Transparency Procurement E-procurement 40

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

It’s an appropriate workplace for the woman spearheading efforts to increase transparency and oversight of public spending in Rwanda, by digitalizing the platform running the country’s public procurement and professionalizing its workforce and processes. The number one source of data is the e-GP system, starting at the planning stage.

Public Procurement 80

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2021

The datasets republish structured data gathered from official source websites and also contain corruption risk indicators developed by the research team. This methodology is based on large-scale datasets of procurement tenders and contracts collected from official government publication portals or data repositories.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Corruption 52

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. government’s supplier base.

Procurement 147

Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

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

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Standard Bidding Documents , also known as tender documents or solicitation documents , are essential tools in the procurement process. Non-Consulting Services : Bidding Procedures : Instructions to bidders, bid data sheet, evaluation and qualification criteria, bidding forms, and eligible countries.

Public Procurement 91

Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

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. Changes to the process for providing feedback on tenders and the standstill period. When does the Procurement Act take effect?

Supplier 52

Supplier Procurement Tender Transparency 52

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Businesses must understand the key differences between the public and private procurement methods, regulations, and goals when c onsidering tender opportunities in either sector. Transparency, equity, and efficient use of public money are all highly valued.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Public Procurement Supplier 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

We have released an update in November 2019 on the datasets collected on development projects, public tenders, and contracts for three major donor agencies: the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), and EuropeAid.

Data 40

Data Corruption Tender Contract 40

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This technology enables teams to collect vast amounts of data and have the ability to resolve complex data-related challenges. These systems can provide more accurate data collection, resolve complex challenges more efficiently, and help to deliver more tailored solutions. What is PPN 02/24?

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Tender 52

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The state government’s vision for public procurement is to have “a more transparent, all-inclusive, efficient, and effective procurement process that supports the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially women businesses,” says Odewale.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Bidding 89

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. Largely anchored on the UNCITRAL model law on public procurement , several countries abolished the centralized and inefficient tender boards.

Public Procurement 70

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 70

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

So far, AI has already obtained credible influence in the way public procurement tenders can be drafted and submitted. The forms and procedures may differ between countries, but the crucial elements of transparency, expediency and adherence to regulations, remain global. IF A, THEN B.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 8, 2024

We focused on the plan, the data, and the purpose of what we want to achieve. Open data solutions such as CREDERE can help these businesses access the financial services they need in order to confidently bid on and deliver government contracts. It’s not just an administrative process.

Government Contracts 80

Government Contracts Leadership Government Government 80

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 6, 2023

It is thus important to understand the shortcomings inherent to this approach and to the model AI clauses, before assuming that their use will actually ensure the ‘trustworthy, transparent, and accountable development [and deployment] of AI technologies’. Much more is needed than mere reliance on the model AI clauses.

Buyers 88

Buyers E-procurement Transparency Procurement 88

Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

GTI-WP/2020:01, Budapest: Government Transparency Institute. It establishes a robust methodology to explore what impacts can be measured and also explores the channels through which transparency is indeed impactful – e.g. who are the stakeholders and enablers that are the actual drivers of change using increased transparency.

Bidder 40

Bidder Transparency Contract Public Procurement 40

How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The clauses include a few substantive requirements implicit in the allocation of the respective obligations (eg on data or third party licences) but mostly refer to detailed schedules of which there is no default proposal, or to industry standards (and thus have this limitation in common with eg the EU’s model AI clauses).

Supplier 75

Supplier Transparency Negotiation Procurement 75

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Transparent criteria for evaluating social value proposals allow for fair competition among suppliers while keeping them liable for their commitments. European Union Procurement Directives These directives emphasise transparency, equal treatment, and the inclusion of sustainability goals in procurement decisions.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

VWV

AUGUST 20, 2024

This guidance note sets out the process for directly awarding a contract under the Act plus information on the new Transparency Notice and standstill period which will be mandatory for most direct awards. Direct Award - Whilst there are some new grounds for direct awards, the main changes relate to the process. Invalid Input Send my message

Procurement 52

Procurement Bidder Tender Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

We set up Open Contracting Partnership to be bold: we aren’t after just a bit more transparency of public contracts, we want to transform procurement to meet the urgent needs of our time. Solutions that are user-friendly and that use data to measure and improve outcomes from procurement. Our world runs on public contracts.

Procurement 89

Procurement E-procurement Public Procurement Sustainability 89

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This policy required the inclusion of Indigenous businesses in public opportunities without requiring an overly burdensome and costly tender process. As more and more organizations, countries, and cultures embrace diversity programs, unique certifications and data sources will increase exponentially.

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Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 98