ivalua

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Additionally, by researching new suppliers every few months or so, they can ensure they’re always getting the best deal possible on the goods and services they need to sustain their operations. In order to stay ahead of inflationary trends, procurement teams need to be proactive and continuously adjust their strategies.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Photo credit: Flickr While carrying out research on the impact of digital technologies for public procurement governance, I have realised that the deployment of artificial intelligence to promote sustainability through public procurement holds some promise. And it should then put that evidence base to good use.

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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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Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 5, 2024

That’s why we are leading our new strategy with a bold ambition that puts people right at the center of our work and impact. We want to enable one billion people to live in more equitable, prosperous and sustainable communities by 2030 by improving US$2 trillion in public procurement spending.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Beyond the Bottom Line: Social value prioritises community well-being over just financial efficiency. Inclusive Opportunities: Public procurement can be a tool to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion by prioritising contracts with suppliers committed to these ideals. Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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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. 2021 Procurement Insights & Key Issues Results from The Hackett Group’s Annual Key Issues Study.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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AWS Public Sector

MARCH 19, 2024

Figure 2 shows the AWS Cloud Value Framework: cost, productivity, resilience, agility, sustainability. The five pillars of the AWS Cloud Value Framework are cost savings (TCO), staff productivity, operational resilience, business agility, and sustainability. Rationalize applications before procuring to align with strategic needs.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

With Ivalua, Ahlsell was able to highly automate and standardize the process of negotiating contracts with several suppliers at the same time, delivering an unparalleled level of efficiency and benefits. “We Integrate sustainability goals into supplier and commodity group management. Breaking New Ground to Gain a Competitive Edge.

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Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 7, 2023

These policies can also provide greater resilience to the economy and address the distributional impacts of the transition, safeguarding the sustainability of public finances and avoiding the emergence of stranded assets. The following is a summary of the main opportunities found in this new publication.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Early development work on the re-let has commenced and a Prior Information Note (PIN) will be issued shortly which will include a Request for Information (RFI) to gain views from the market and stakeholders, to inform our Procurement Strategy.

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ivalua

MARCH 9, 2023

It is a crucial process for organizations that are looking to streamline their procurement activities, better manage spend and suppliers and increase operational efficiency. The 7 Steps of Source-to-Pay Source-to-Pay is an interconnected cycle that gives Procurement the means to drive value for their business.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The Importance of Competition in Public Procurement The essence of competition is to allow multiple suppliers to compete for a government contract under the same conditions so that the best value is achieved. This is not just theoretical; the benefits of competition are tangible, and public bodies and citizens alike can feel them.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Framework Agreement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 20, 2023

And I’m really proud to see procurement play a pivotal role in our drive towards a sustainable economy and delivering for the people of Scotland. It was developed with representation from across the sector, and the expectation is that all organisations will make this vision real in their own strategies.

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Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability Logistics 40

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Imagine a competent procurement officer surrounded by a myriad of daunting problems, including legislative procurement compliance solutions, inefficiency, and even the risk of fraudulent activity. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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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. Our new Biosecurity guidance is now live on our Sustainable Procurement Tools website.

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