How to Crack a Nut

AUGUST 31, 2023

My forthcoming monograph Digital Technologies and Public Procurement: Gatekeeping and Experimentation in Digital Public Governance is now advertised and ready for pre-order from OUP’s website. Here is the book description, in case of interest: The digital transformation of the public sector has accelerated.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Public procurement these days is not just about acquiring goods and public services at low costs. Social value is a transformative approach shaping how public contracts are awarded and executed. What Is Social Value In Public Procurement? Why Does Social Value Matter In Public Procurement?

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Public procurement of AI between opportunities and risks Introduction In the past year, the growth in hype around AI and machine learning has been considerable. for law enforcement and essential public services), or not used at all (e.g. transparency for image manipulation), or substantial requirements (e.g.

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How to Crack a Nut

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This guest post by Dr Matthew Paris* and Dr Zack Esmail** complements some of the earlier guests posts on AI use in the public sector by focusing on the use in public procurement and, in particular, in the review of procurement decisions. Computer Says No? Qui custodiet ipsos custodes ? IF A, THEN B.

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Spend Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Ensuring transparency in government procurement is not only a matter of ethical governance but also a catalyst for efficiency, fair competition, and economic growth. Here's a quick overview of how it works, and what governments can do to make it a part of their processes.

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Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A commitment in Mongolia’s Open Government Partnership action plan proposes engaging with civil society on public procurement. This tool helps journalists understand the network and connections of suppliers with politically exposed persons or high-ranking public officials.

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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. Over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that to quickly achieve proficiency in public procurement management, there are seven things you need to do.

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ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2023

Public Procurement: Building Business Cases and Driving Momentum. For the Government, supplier diversity programs are something procurement professionals in the United States (US) have accepted as a key element to their procurement success. Social Procurement Framework in European Union.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. Strategies In “Green Procurement,” 66 Gov. Planning The first strategy looks to procurement planning. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

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Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Government Construction Projects: Bidding and Winning Strategies for Success Government construction projects offer significant opportunities for businesses to grow and thrive. However, navigating the complex world of public sector contracting can be challenging.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As part of Scot Climate Week 2023 , we hear from some members of the Public Procurement Group (PPG) on how their organisations are embedding climate action in their procurement activities. This commitment extends to their procurement and supply chain management, which is a vital part of sector activity.

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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.

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ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

These programs are as familiar to procurement professionals as concepts like spend analysis or category management. Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The intention is to encourage consideration of ways to simplify and open opportunities for SMEs to efficiently participate in more public procurements. The suggestions apply to all segments of competitive bidding, including the SME segments of Supplier Diversity, Indigenous and Social Procurement.

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The Procurement School

AUGUST 21, 2024

Consistently, external auditor findings have shown the lack of professionalism in procurement to be a financial problem often accompanied with ethical dilemmas. Outsourcing the procurement expertise is a growing option for smaller entities to consider. Outsourcing requires effective business relationships.

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The Procurement School

JUNE 27, 2024

Through the practical application of these legal concepts, public sector entities can streamline their procurement practices while ensuring compliance with the guiding principles of Canadian contract law. Public Procurement In Canada: Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As a seasoned public procurement professional you have likely taken your share of procurement related courses in purchasing and supply chain management. You probably have a procurement certification , or two, and are left wondering where your own professional development can go from here.

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The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

A certified procurement profession is a valuable procurement planning resource in crafting a successful solicitation document. Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

We sought to simplify the processes, the procurement documents, and examine the unnecessary barriers we within our systems. Yukon Government has used bid bonding as a risk mitigation tool on many procurements, particularly on construction-related tenders.

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The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Public Procurement in Canada Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes.

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The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Responses are posted as an addendum which becomes part of the procurement. The presentation and all questions and answers are posted as an addendum in keeping with the public procurement tenets of open, fair and transparent. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated.

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How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 10, 2023

In a new draft chapter for my monograph , I explore how, within the broader process of public sector digitalisation, and embroiled in the general ‘race for AI’ and ‘race for AI regulation’, public procurement has two roles. And each of them break down into more detailed or operationalizable requirements.

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University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The paper will be published in Legal Studies in due course.(*) Public procurement is concerned with the award of contracts for the supply, for pecuniary interest, of goods, services or works to the public sector.

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Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2024

If governments want to successfully leverage AI technology, they will need to reimagine their approach to procurement to put people at the center. Procurement is where policy becomes practice. Yet too often, procurement is an overlooked function, rather than recognized as a powerful ally for better government services.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 22, 2024

Author: Graham Allen It is often said, “… working in public procurement is akin to being in a fish bowl with the cat watching.” This is an indication of the level of transparency and accountability required by public procurement professionals. Preparation Each procurement is technically a legal case waiting to happen.

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How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The UK Government hosted an AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023. For example, the summary of Day 1 discussions indicates that participants agreed that ‘We should invest in basic research, including in governments’ own systems. Public procurement is an opportunity to put into practice how we will evaluate and use technology.’

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How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

The report is not specifically about public procurement of AI, but its content is relevant to assessing the conditions surrounding the acquisition of AI by the public sector. The AI procurement report evidences that UK (public and private) buyers are procuring AI they do not understand and cannot adequately monitor.

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How to Crack a Nut

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

I continue exploring the use of public procurement as a tool of digital regulation (or ‘AI regulation by contract’ as shorthand)—ie as a mechanism to promote transparency, explainability, cyber security, ethical and legal compliance leading to trustworthiness, etc in the adoption of digital technologies by the public sector.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The Commission proposes that these standards do not apply to “ public procurement ” and “ subsidies or grants […] including government-supported loans, guarantees and insurance. National-Treatment (NT) and Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) Treatment The Model Clauses cover NT and MFN treatment.

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Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Public procurement plays a significant role in economic and social growth by assuring that governments deliver vital services and infrastructure to their societies. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Public procurement is not just about ensuring a single contract; instead, it requires a long-term strategy to stay ahead of the competition. Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming.

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The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

Quality of cleaning services and products shall meet the Government of Alberta Standards of Workmanship. Be careful to only select Canadian ones due to our Competitive Bidding Laws and Trade Agreement obligations for the public sector. Board rooms are to be cleaned daily. Rugs will be cleaned twice a year with cleaning solution.

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The Procurement School

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For further reading on the role of humour in professional settings, you may find this article insightful: [link] Public Procurement In Canada: Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The following links provides more information on the Federal Governments contract management process Contract Management – Buyandsell.gc.ca Public Procurement In Canada: Certified procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world.

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The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Public Procurement In Canada: Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes. Off-the-shelf wouldnt cut it.

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The Procurement School

JANUARY 20, 2025

1] [link] Public Procurement In Canada: Procurement professionals play a pivotal role in the public procurement world. These experts are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the intricacies of procurement processes. Off-the-shelf wouldnt cut it.

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Import and Trade Remedies

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Government of Canada is uniquely positioned to compare the statistics of reporting entities on a year-to-year basis. As such, companies should plan for approvals from the governing body and ensure that the report is completed to align with the company’s 2025 board meetings.

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