The Procurement ClassRoom

MAY 11, 2024

Introduction In public procurement , effectiveness and efficiency are crucial for achieving optimal results using public resources judiciously. This discussion delves into the importance of these principles, examining both the goals to be achieved (effectiveness) and the optimal use of resources (efficiency).

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Management 98

The Procurement ClassRoom

JUNE 2, 2024

Introduction This article is based on the review of standard bidding documents from several organizations including the World Bank , Millennium Challenge Corporation , the Public Procurement and Concession Commission of the Republic of Liberia , and Public Procurement Authority of Ghana.

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Public Procurement Bidding Procurement Bidder 91

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 31, 2025

It is closely aligned with the road map and vision for public procurement as laid out within the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland and sets out how we will deliver on our priorities and maximise the impact of our procurement spend.

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Procurement Strategies Procurement Public Procurement Government 58

Open Contracting Partnership

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A perspective by André Lima, Director for the United States During my three years as the City of Boston’s Director of Supplier Diversity, I often found myself explaining why procurement – this highly technical, often opaque process – matters to everyday people. trillion annually on goods, services, and labor.

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Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. calls for the promotion of “public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.”

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The Procurement ClassRoom

MARCH 1, 2016

Introduction Many of us begin working as newly appointed public procurement practitioners with no idea of what to do or where to start. And it may take several years before we develop a system for being more efficient and effective in our work. As a public procurement practitioner you are also a public servant.

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Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Challenge: In 2020, public procurement in the Dominican Republic lacked public trust and credibility due to several high-level corruption scandals. The island’s procurement agency faced more than 250 open complaints and allegations of collusion and low competition in the procurement process. Efficiency is key.

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