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The Importance of Ethical Procurement Practices in Public Sectors

The Procurement School

Many organizations have written policies and guidelines on Ethics, but is this situation an Ethical or Moral issue? In conducting research for this article, I found many definitions of ‘Ethics’. I asked a search engine ‘What is the difference between Morals and Ethics?’ Mind1(1) ‘Ethics deals with right or wrong conduct.

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Procurement & Contract Planning: Canadian Public Sector Guide

The Procurement School

Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards. This collaborative effort ensures that the procurement landscape remains fair, competitive, and cost-effective.

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What is the FAR: Your Guide to the Federal Acquisition Regulation

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Simply put, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is the primary rulebook governing all federal government procurement processes. This extensive set of rules ensures purchases are conducted fairly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law to best serve public interests. government procurement. What is the FAR?

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Exploring the Foundations of Canadian Contract Law within Procurement Practices

The Procurement School

Canadian contract law emphasizes the importance of clearly defining the rights, obligations, and expectations of all parties involved. Practical Application: When crafting procurement contracts, it is crucial to be thorough and precise.

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Friday Flash 08/23/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. Examining the text and legislative history of the OT statutes at issue (i.e.,

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Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

How to Crack a Nut

the highest) performance metric to win procurement contracts ‘, while ‘ not all buyers may have the technical knowledge to understand which performance metrics are most relevant to their procurement decision ’ (at 10). Some vendors raised concerns that their competitors choose the most favourable (i.e.,

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Friday Flash 08/16/2024

The Coalition for Government Procurement

4 The Court rejected the government’s contention that because OTs are not procurement contracts subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”), they are necessarily removed from the Court’s bid protest jurisdiction. Examining the text and legislative history of the OT statutes at issue (i.e.,