How to Crack a Nut

MARCH 26, 2024

Second, there is the issue of tenderers using (generative) AI to write or design their tenders. AI-generated tenders The AI PPN is however mostly concerned with the use of AI for tender generation. Slightly simplifying, there are three broad areas of AI-procurement interaction.

Tender 72

Tender Contract Bidding Supplier 72

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 5, 2024

We recently published a blog post that provides a gentle introduction to AI in procurement, illustrating the thinking and work that needs to go into even relatively straightforward processes such as comparing green criteria for public contracts against real tender notices.

Public Procurement 61

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Ethics 61

How to Crack a Nut

JULY 1, 2024

This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. Simply relying on AI without any human involvement in either client or supplier side, then, presents major problems for both buyer and supplier.

Bidder 52

Bidder Tender Buyers Bidding 52

ivalua

JANUARY 8, 2023

The act was established to address issues of sustainability and ethical conduct in global supply chains, and has significant implications for companies and procurement organizations operating in Germany. Being banned from public tenders for up to three years . Fines of up to €8 million .

Supply Chain 97

Supply Chain Procurement Procurement Team Ethics 97

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

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.

Procurement 52

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract 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. Weighing Risks A third idea, similar to the one above, would be to focus on weighting the main risks presented by the AI tool by enhancing their relevance in the technical evaluation of the offers.

Public Procurement 59

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Evaluation 59