Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The new Scottish national dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the provision of requirements reserved for supported businesses is now live (7 September 2023).

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Purchasing Public Procurement Supplier Electronics 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis.

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Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 81

How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) ICT The ICT Networks team has two DPS in place, Internet of Things (IoT) and Telephony and Communication Services (TCS). The award is imminent and participating bodies will be notified very soon.

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

Open Contracting Partnership

APRIL 1, 2024

With a grant from the Open Government Partnership, WeSolve and Move As One reviewed 12 publicly available contracts with the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) website. Seven suppliers were awarded contracts. Savings: The government saved PHP 14.7

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

MAY 9, 2024

This rulemaking process will be one to watch, as the prohibitions will affect nearly all electronic products and services (as acknowledged by the FAR Council in its commentary), from power chargers to fighter jets. Part A is focused on what is delivered to the agency customer and applies to all procurements. origin technology or software.

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Supply Chain Electronics Purchasing Manufacturing 52

ivalua

JULY 14, 2021

In order to truly cross this chasm, your business does not require major construction, but simply a supplier self-service portal. This portal acts as a bridge between the Invoice and the Electronic Payment. Ultimately, from an Accounts Payable perspective, they are tail-end suppliers, or even a one-time supplier.

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Supplier Electronics Supply Chain Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

At Ivalua, we’ve seen how a Procure-to-Pay business process ensures sustained benefits through good buying practices, improves visibility and swifter issue resolution, and enables proactive management of suppliers. Spend is led away from preferred suppliers. Lots of new suppliers added on a regular basis.

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Procurement E-auction E-procurement Supplier 59

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Results: Today, the Dominican Republic’s procurement agency monitors all procurement processes carried out using the country’s electronic procurement system in real-time using 21 targeted red flags. It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders. in 2020 to 59.7%

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

ivalua

JULY 1, 2021

The tides of suppliers and payments are changing and in order to withstand the tidal waves of change and influx of AP transactions, organizations will need to find agility within their operations. One outcome of the Covid crisis has been the realization that paying suppliers is important. Building a Levee for Payments.

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Supply Chain Supplier Electronics E-procurement 10

DemandStar

MARCH 28, 2022

SEATTLE, March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DemandStar , the free and easy electronic procurement marketplace for government contracts, announced it has passed 1,000 local governments on the DemandStar platform, accelerating its industry-leading growth. “DemandStar has been a great addition to our bidding process at the University.

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ivalua

MARCH 18, 2021

The Belgium-based automotive supplier, specialising in sustainable and affordable propulsion system solutions, deployed Ivalua’s platform in September 2020 for the sourcing of components for the DT2 program, within the company’s Joint Venture operations: Punch Powertrain PSA e-transmissions.

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Strategic Sourcing E-auction Automotive E-procurement 52

ivalua

APRIL 11, 2022

Implementation of the project was led by Optis’ expert consulting team with support from Ivalua professional services, allowing TELUS to streamline their procurement processes through a simplified system that manages spend, ensures compliance, provides a rich catalog of products and services, and creates a full digital record of purchases.

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Procurement IT Buying Process Consulting 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JUNE 3, 2024

Sustainability needs to be seen as a wider issue, not just green purchasing and the environment, but also supporting women businesses and local economic development. In Rwanda, it helped that e-GP was included in a top policy priority seeking to make all government business electronic by 2025.

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Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Transparency 80

Bonfire

APRIL 3, 2023

Limited supplier reach: ERP systems don’t go far enough when it comes to reaching and managing suppliers. There’s often little visibility into supplier performance and risk, limited supplier collaboration and communication, and little or no ability to manage supplier contracts and agreements.

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Eprocurement Strategic Sourcing Supplier Bidding 52

ivalua

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Business models have evolved to a point where suppliers are so important to success that they are now considered an extension of the manufacturer’s enterprise. Let’s look at a quick history of the manufacturing business model evolution and the shifting nature of supplier relationships. What has changed? This us-vs.-them

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Manufacturing Supply Chain Supplier Purchasing 40

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 30, 2024

Yet, many governments have not introduced policies and procedures for buying greener and even where it is possible to use green criteria for purchasing, many procurement officers are unsure of how to include them. Lifecycle stages are in gray, factors are in green, and requirements/certifications are in white.

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Procurement Public Procurement Green Public Procurement Electronics 62

ivalua

AUGUST 5, 2020

Invoice to Pay is a request for payment by a supplier, and technology helps to make this simple, fast and more efficient for the Supplier and the Accounts Payable team. At each step of this Procurement process, data is gathered, suppliers are onboarded, and deliveries are accepted. Advanced Accounts Payable Journey.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Legal Services A new Category B (Central Government) multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for the provision of Legal Services commenced on 1 September 2023 for a maximum period of 4 years to 31 August 2027. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Mercell

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Negometrix will deliver the software solution, that will be used by all public authorities such as cities, provinces, ministries, hospitals, utilities and others for purchasing goods, services and supplies completely electronically. The awarding criteria was 60% on quality and 40% on price.

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E-catalogue E-procurement Procurement Tender 40

Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

42] Review the purchase order history and the complete buyer’s file ( e.g. , quotes, negotiation summary, correspondence, purchase orders (PO), etc.) 45] If the actual supplier is different from the baseline supplier, assess the risk that the contractor purchased an inferior component ( i.e., product substitution). [46]

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Negotiation Price Government Contracts IT 98

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Increased outsourcing has made businesses increasingly dependent on suppliers to drive innovation. A recent study by Forrester found that the single greatest factor in increasing a supplier’s willingness to collaborate with and share innovations with a customer was timeliness of and visibility into payments.

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Supplier Accountability Supply Chain End to End 40

NIH NITAAC

JANUARY 5, 2022

Dear Federal Partners, Information technology manufacturers and suppliers across the country are struggling with significant supply chain disruptions that are impacting their ability to meet customer and market demands. As one of the biggest purchasers of IT, the federal government is not immune to these challenges.

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Supply Chain Warehouse Electronics Capacity 52

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. Consider the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Public Procurement Procurement Balance Quality 73

Inter-American Development Bank

MARCH 9, 2023

Such certification is normally granted when a company enters its information in the supplier registry maintained by the agency administering the procurement system, a necessary step to participate in the public procurement market in most countries. 3) Updating the supplier registry. 4) Capacity building.

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Public Procurement Participation Procurement Supplier 52

Open Contracting Partnership

JULY 31, 2023

New strategies included implementing an electronic bidding platform, piloting approaches to vendor outreach for high-priority purchases, and incorporating bonus point questions for sustainability and equity in all their requests for proposals (RFPs).

Procurement 52

Procurement Sustainability IT E-procurement 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In a matter of days, LADWP worked with a solution provider to establish a portal where vendors could register and submit their bids electronically and then automatically open bids at closing to meet the requirements of their charter with the city. . A Path Forward.

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Public Procurement Procurement Procurement Team Bidding 52

Federal Construction Contracting

JANUARY 16, 2024

The proposed rule applies to defense contractors and subcontractors that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and is expected to be made a part of every DoD solicitation with a value above the micro-purchase threshold (currently, $10,000). Contractors will enter their assessment scores in DoD’s Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

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Contract Thresholds Electronics Supplier 52

Select GCR

MARCH 5, 2024

Large Procurements: When an organization needs to make a significant purchase or enter into a long-term contract, such as buying equipment, software, or professional services, they often use an RFP to ensure a thorough and competitive selection process. How is an RFP submitted? Late submissions are typically not accepted.

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Evaluation Professional Services Competitive Bidding Education 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These requirements are expected to be included in all DoD solicitations valued above the micro-purchase threshold, except for procurements that are exclusively for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Like self-assessment scores, CMMC affirmations will be submitted electronically through SPRS.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 11, 2024

These requirements are expected to be included in all DoD solicitations valued above the micro-purchase threshold, except for procurements that are exclusively for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. Like self-assessment scores, CMMC affirmations will be submitted electronically through SPRS.

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Procurement Data Contract Supply Chain 40

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Over time the focus has shifted from the real challenge of Invoice matching to creating the perfect supplier invoice relying on OCR. It breaks the bond between Buyer and Supplier, resulting in fragile supply chains and lots of mistrust. No PO, no Pay was born to force suppliers to add PO’s to Invoices by forcing Buyers to create PO’s.

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E-procurement Supplier Buyers Supply Chain 94

The Coalition for Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

GSA Releases ASCEND BPA Draft PWS On Wednesday, the General Services Administration (GSA) released a Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for its ASCEND Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) draft under the Cloud SIN. Opportunities for further environmental progress are currently being explored at GSA’s Green Proving Ground. Code and the FAR.

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Sustainability Transportation Transportation Contract 52

The Coalition for Government Procurement

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, enacted in November 2021, mandated that the General Services Administration (GSA) create a website to track Federal agency use of waivers and exceptions to domestic preference laws that generally require that agencies purchase goods produced in the U.S.

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Select GCR

JUNE 11, 2024

Government Contracting Opportunities for Special Groups Federal purchases ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 are automatically reserved for small businesses. Overall, subcontracting in government contracts fosters a diverse supplier base and contributes to successful contract execution by leveraging the capabilities of small businesses.

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The Coalition for Government Procurement

JULY 18, 2024

The blog post covers the following benefits of TDR that have resulted from the current pilot: Support for Small Businesses: GSA used transactional data to analyze which high-demand items customers were purchasing and found that certain items were only being provided by large business resellers. See the article above for more details.

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