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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. Being banned from public tenders for up to three years . Fines of up to €8 million .

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Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

This demonstrates that businesses increasingly recognize diversity as a global issue and these programs provide an “ethical” mechanism to connect with customers through community engagement. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition as leaders now see the overall value for their business. .

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Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

These public procurement principles allow businesses of all sizes to participate equitably, protect the integrity of taxpayer money, and encourage competition and efficiency. How Transparency is Ensured in Procurement Transparency is achieved through open contract notices, public tenders, and clear evaluation criteria.

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Digging out data to shine a light on public buying in Mongolia

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

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Impact of PPN 02/24 on AI Use in Public Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 8, 2024

These systems can provide more accurate data collection, resolve complex challenges more efficiently, and help to deliver more tailored solutions. Ultimately, the PPN ensures transparency and ethical considerations in AI use. Their use of AI in the tender bidding process, including responding to supplier requests.

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A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders. in 2020 to 96% and single-bid tenders decreased across all methods – from 62.5% During the pandemic, the agency suspended a tender to buy overpriced digital textbooks. Efficiency is key. in 2020 to 59.7%

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The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Contracts that seek to provide energy-efficient solutions and implement waste-minimisation strategies to promote activities with minimal environmental impact.

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Analysing the potential pitfalls of “AI-judication” in Public Procurement -- guest post by Paris & Esmail

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. Over the next few years, many anticipate larger strides, in hopes of a more efficient and smooth procedure for any individual or entity interested in a bidding procedure for a public service or product. IF A, THEN B.

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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids. Instead of running a full procurement procedure every time, they call off what they need under pre-agreed terms, making the process faster and more efficient.

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In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Pre-negotiated terms are provided that reduce the complexity for contracting authorities in procurement whilst allowing suppliers to capture opportunities more efficiently. These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes.

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Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A Request for Tender (RFT) is used for low complexity / price only solicitations for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) such as construction, office equipment and routine maintenance. The individuals in this field understand the significance of their roles and strive to uphold the highest standards of ethics and accountability.

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Evolution of the Status Quo

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

To adapt, our relationships and project delivery models must become more effective, efficient, and strategic. Collective agreements offer some predictability, but lump sum tendered bids often must guess the future and buffer to avoid loss. The procurement world around us is changing rapidly.

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Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

ivalua

JUNE 1, 2022

By bridging the gaps, Amrest could even start the tendering process earlier with a wider range of suppliers. Amrest requires efficient supply chain schedules to operate effectively to deliver high standards of customer service on a daily basis. . Part of the Solution. The level of supplier involvement depends on the category of spend.

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Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks -- guest post by Giuseppe Bitti

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

On a (trite) humoristic note: a first idea to slow any task down would be to leave its implementation to a cumbersome public tender procedure. Ultimately it might be preferable to perform some tasks in a way which is less efficient, yet also less risky and possibly more ethically acceptable. If so, what is to be done?

Public Procurement

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Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

These barriers should be dealt with if the aim is to guarantee that public funds are expended in a transparent, lawful, and efficient manner. For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects.

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Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

With the Tracker Intelligence tender alerts feature, you can set up real-time alerts tailored to your industry, so youre always in the know. Cracking The Code: Winning More Tenders With Smarter Bidding Bidding isnt just about filling out formsits about playing to win. The secret? Youll need rock-solid security.

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What does the German Supply Chain Act Mean for Procurement?

Supplier Diversity: From Checking-the-Box to a C-Suite Strategy

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Key Principles of Public Procurement: Transparency, Value, and Fairness

Digging out data to shine a light on public buying in Mongolia

Impact of PPN 02/24 on AI Use in Public Procurement

A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

The Role Of Social Value In Public Procurement: Driving Community Impact

Analysing the potential pitfalls of “AI-judication” in Public Procurement -- guest post by Paris & Esmail

The Public Procurement Glossary

In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

Evolution of the Status Quo

Part II: Bridging the Gap between Procurement and Finance. A New Vision for Amrest

Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks -- guest post by Giuseppe Bitti

Addressing Challenges In Public Procurement: Overcoming Barriers to Efficiency And Compliance

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

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