October, 2021

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Digitalization of public tenders: e-procurement Regulation

PwC: Government & Public Sector

With the Decree of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of 12 August 2021, no. 148 (published in the Official Journal of Italian Republic of 26 October 2021, no. 256), has been adopted the “Regulation containing the procedures for digitizing public procurement procedures pursuant to Article 44 of legislative decree of 18 April 2016, no. 50” (“Regulation”).

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How to complain in procurement processes in Norway

Magnus Legal

Each year nearly NOK 500 billion is spent on public procurement in Norway (Difi). Public procurement processes are subject to a set of rules and regulations across the EU and Europe. In order for this system to work as intended, it is essential that suppliers who feel they have been subject to a process in conflict with applicable laws and regulations, complaints.

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Ivalua partners with TransferMate to eliminate the financial friction from cross-border trade

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The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with TransferMate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. Redwood City, CA, October 25, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces a partnership with TransferMate, the leader in global B2B payments infrastructure as a service.

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New FedScout App Released, Now Available for Download

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FedScout recently announced the launch of its new mobile app. The FedScout app was designed with GovCon leaders in mind, to help them zero in on products and services they can provide. All users need is an internet connection to view current opportunities at a glance. This speeds up the process of hunting down high-value contracts. The app allows team leaders and managers to share a Liked list of contracts with their teams instantly.

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How to Create a Blueprint for Fleet Resilience

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

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Keeping the Federal Government #Cybersmart

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Now in its 18th year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month builds interest in the importance of cybersecurity and the resources needed for all Americans to be safer and more secure online. The theme for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” The theme empowers individuals and organizations to own their role in protecting cyberspace because if everyone does their part, cyberspace will be more resilient for everyone.

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Opportunities in Norway

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Total investments in Norway remains at a solid level compared with previous years, and the Covid pandemic appears to have a smaller impact than expected. This means great opportunities for companies in industries such as oil and gas, construction and renewable energy.

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Crelan Digitizes Strategic Sourcing with Ivalua

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Wide-ranging digital procurement transformation will streamline Crelan’s sourcing processes . Redwood City, CA, 4th October, 2021 – Ivalua, a leading provider of global Spend Management Cloud solutions, today announced that Crelan, a cooperative Belgian bank, has selected its platform to digitize the entire source-to-contract process. Project delivery is led by KPMG Belgium ’s Banking expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services.

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Why GovCons Exist

FedScout

The first purchases made through government contracts date back to the late 1700s. There have been a number of notable high-profile failures in government contracting since then. Today, the term shoddy describes something of poor quality, and it originates from a failed government contract during the Civil War. Shoddy was the name of a company contracted to manufacture wool coats for Union (that is, Northern) soldiers.

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Real Discussion of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Contractors and Subcontractors

Procurement Notes

Hilary Cairnie, Troutman Pepper -&- Jay Blindauer, Blindauer Law PLLC The first author, Hilary Cairnie , is a partner with Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP (“Troutman Pepper”), and the head of the government contracts practice for the firm. Mr. Cairnie has been practicing in the field for over thirty years, and before starting his legal career, he worked as an engineer for companies that contracted with the U.S.

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Can the Biden Administration's Push for More "Made in America" Be Challenged under the GPA?

International Economic Law and Policy

Long-time trade lawyer Jean Heilman Grier has a great blog focusing on procurement issues. Her latest post is about a new Biden administration website on Made in America: The Biden administration has inaugurated a new Made in America website with information on waivers of the Buy American Act and other “Made in America” laws. This website lists current waivers that the newly established Made in America office has reviewed.

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Concerns About Government Contracts

FedScout

Government contracts are awarded based on merit , not on previous relationships or purchase history. As all acquisitions are publicly funded , the government needs to follow certain set procedures. This ensures that delays from public inquiry, such as protests, are limited. The government favors a competitive process for acquisitions to avoid speculation from the public about purchasing biases.

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How Government Contracts Are Awarded

FedScout

The Purchase Process The purchase process is what distinguishes federal acquisitions from ones in the private sector. Different factors affect how decisions are made to determine who wins a bid in public vs. private contexts. In the private sector, companies are chosen based on subjective priorities and contracts are awarded to those that can best fulfill these subjective needs.

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First Principles of Government Contracting Vehicles

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Why Contracts Are Important Government customers and partners expect you to understand basic contracting. Your business may have a customer who wishes to buy your product or service, but the sale cannot go through unless there is an existing contract. Your customer may be intimidated by the contracting process and may simply hand the sale over to their contracting people , which can add months to your sales cycle.

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Upgrade Your P-Win Analysis For Better Government Contract Proposals

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It’s easy for new companies to feel defeated after losing a government contract that they put a lot of effort into. But there can be value just from pursuing an opportunity, even if you lose. For example, whether you win or lose if you pursue an RFP, assemble a team, and build a solid cost and technical proposal you will walk away with a deeper understanding of your rates, a refined selling proposition, an enhanced proposal library that will make every future proposal easier to build, and strong

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The Importance of Market Research for New Government Contractors

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Are people buying what you're selling? Are they buying enough of it to keep your business in operation? Before searching for government contracts, you need to conduct market research to validate your efforts and estimate their potential value. Finding government contracts is different from acquiring commercial work. Common questions to keep in mind during the contract search include: What keywords are most relevant and yield the best results?

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Key Takeaways from Forrester’s CSR Study (Plus Checklist!)

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In light of global trends and issues such as climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic, organizations are under increasing pressure to be socially responsible. More than ever, customers are looking to associate themselves with brands whose values align with social responsibility, sustainability, and social justice issues. New legislation and regulations that support these imperatives are adding to the urgency for businesses to adopt and execute on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives

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Ivalua Recognized as a Leader In The Forrester Wave™: Contract Lifecycle Management For Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021

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The post Ivalua Recognized as a Leader In The Forrester Wave™: Contract Lifecycle Management For Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021 appeared first on Ivalua.

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Ivalua Recognized as a Leader 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites

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The post Ivalua Recognized as a Leader 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites appeared first on Ivalua.

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How Payment Innovations can Improve Supplier Relationships & Working Capital

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DPW2021 Alex Saric – Delivering step change improvements in CSR performance

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Inclusive Procurement: Designing Supplier Diversity Programs with High ROI

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Seizing the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Opportunity

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Ivalua Named A Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Procure-to-Pay Suites for 3rd Consecutive Year

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Redwood City, CA – October 28th, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2021 Gartner “ Magic Quadrant for Procure-to-Pay Suites. ” The Gartner report evaluated full-suite procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions from 12 different software vendors across a broad set of criteria, placing Ivalua in the Leaders quadrant based on its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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Ivalua partners with Transfermate to eliminate the financial friction from cross-border trade

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The payment process required for international trade is complex, expensive and high risk for both suppliers and buyers. The partnership with Transfermate removes this friction, creating a transparent, rapid and low-cost solution to paying suppliers anywhere in the world. Redwood City, CA, October 25, 2021 – Ivalua, a global leader in Cloud Spend Management solutions, announces a partnership with TransferMate, the leader in global B2B payments infrastructure as a service.

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TransferMate

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TransferMate — a subsidiary of the Clune Tech Group founded by Terry Clune — is the world’s leading provider of B2B payments infrastructure as a service, enabling companies to send and receive cross-border payments faster, easier and at lower cost. TransferMate, under the leadership of Clune and CEO Sinead Fitzmaurice, has built one of the largest portfolios of payments licences worldwide, including in 51 US states and territories, to support trading in more than 200 countries and jurisdictions.

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Ivalua Cited as a ‘Leader’ in Contract Lifecycle Management by Independent Research Firm

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Scored highest in evaluation in strategy among the 8 most significant providers. Redwood City, CA – October 7, 2021 – Ivalua , a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader by Forrester Research Inc. in “ The Forrester Wave : Contract Lifecycle Management for Buy-Side Contract Suites, Q4 2021.” .

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6 Keys to Selecting the Right Procurement Technology

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Making the Case for Diversity in Public Procurement

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Supplier Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Datasheet

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Supplier Diversity Study 2021

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Retail Procurement Datasheet

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Delivering Real CSR Progress

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PASA Premier Confex

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Retail Recovery: 4 Ways Procurement Can Unlock Savings and Add Value

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Retailers have faced a tough year in the last 12-18 months, and while recovery seems to be in progress, they still have some work to do. During the pandemic, Procurement flexed its muscle, helping to mitigate supply chain disruptions and enable new channels for engaging with customers and fulfilling orders. Procurement teams will continue to play a significant role in helping retail businesses find their footing as they not only commit to new ways of doing business, but look to optimize spend, c

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Beeline and Ivalua Partner to Optimize All Corporate Spend through an Integrated Solution

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New partnership will allow seamless management of external workers and contingent staffing within a single source-to-pay suite. JACKSONVILLE, FL–(10/7/2021) – Beeline , the leading technology solution provider for managing the extended workforce, and Ivalua , a global leader in cloud Spend Management solutions, announce a partnership which incorporates contingent staffing into the total procurement spend solution. .