Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Approach: The new director of the procurement agency led the development of a data-driven corruption risk monitoring system and worked with a reform team to strengthen the institutional capacity of government buyers, improve cross-agency coordination and increase collaboration with civil society. in 2020 to 59.7%

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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

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. Indeed, unlike other elements related to the monitoring and effectiveness of spending control, the issue of using AI tools contain its own legal and ethical quandaries. IF A, THEN B.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Social value is directed toward the broader benefits that procurement and government’s commercial activities can bring to society, the economy, and the environment. By focusing on social value, governments demonstrate accountability and purpose. This is why government agencies are setting sustainability targets for suppliers.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

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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Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 52

Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Scottish Government (Central Government) Following publication of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland , the Central Government (CG) Centre of Expertise through engagement with the Procurement Collaborative Group, has been developing an action plan to implement the strategy objectives.

Supply Chain 70

Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 70

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Whether you’re a supplier trying to land your first contract, a business just getting into understanding government procurement, or a pro looking to stay on top of compliance, this glossary is your go-to guide. The contracting authority or government agency sets the rules, picks the best supplier, and ensures everything runs smoothly.

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Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

ivalua

JULY 6, 2021

This foundational organization has been buoyed by action from the Canadian government, which launched a new agile procurement initiative in 2018 with the stated purpose of making its procurement process simpler and less burdensome for small and diverse businesses. . We’ll answer those questions next time.

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Supplier Tender Procurement Buyers 52

The Procurement School

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Construction tenders may include a mandatory site visit where attendance is required in order to bid. The evaluation can be simple, such as tenders which are price only, or complex which includes technical criteria, pricing and sometimes an interview or demonstration. Step 4 Evaluation Once the procurement closes bids are evaluated.

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Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Yukon Government has used bid bonding as a risk mitigation tool on many procurements, particularly on construction-related tenders. This usually lead to more sub-contracting rather than being the prime/general contractor on Government construction projects.

Procurement 52

Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Ethics 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Group discusses the most consequential changes for government contractors here. As a result of such review, the FTC or DOJ could take legal action to block transactions that the government determines might substantially lessen competition.

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Government Government Export Data 40

The Procurement School

MAY 27, 2024

Collective agreements offer some predictability, but lump sum tendered bids often must guess the future and buffer to avoid loss. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

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 59

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Evaluation 59

University of Bristol

OCTOBER 21, 2024

At its heart, public procurement governs the expenditure of public funds and, ultimately, should ensure that such expenditure is in the public interest. .(*) 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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Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

Needless to say, however, this applies to a much larger set of public sector areas of activity, and the problems are not limited to high-risk applications involving individual rights, but also to those that involve high stakes from a public governance perspective.

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Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 52

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. With the Tracker Intelligence tender alerts feature, you can set up real-time alerts tailored to your industry, so youre always in the know. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? The secret? Youll need rock-solid security.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender 52

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. For instance, a lack of clear, coherent tendering procedures or regulatory violations in the tender advertisement may affect the execution of government projects.

Public Procurement 52

Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 27, 2025

If it is material or product, and I only want one evaluation criteria to be used, which is the lowest bidder, I issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Tender (RFT). Quality of cleaning services and products shall meet the Government of Alberta Standards of Workmanship. Here is how I determine the right one.

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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

The Procurement School

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The issuer can decide to accept the proposed change byway of an addendum or leave the contract as tendered. The following links provides more information on the Federal Governments contract management process Contract Management – Buyandsell.gc.ca A best practice is to document, document, document.

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Contract Management Management Bidder Insurance 52