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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Public Procurement Procurement Supply Chain Tender 52

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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Public Procurement Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

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. However, no public procurement department operates in isolation.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Evaluation 59

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. What exactly does transparency do to ensure these things? 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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Transparency Public Procurement Procurement IT 52

American City & Country

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Transparency and accountability are crucial to maintaining public trust and require clear policies on surveillance use and data access.” Cunningham adds that proper training for system operators “must cover not only system operation but also legal and ethical considerations.” Contact him at michael.keating@informa.com.

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Purchasing Total Cost of Ownership Government Government 110

European Law: Public Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Public authorities wishing to procure such products should do so in accordance with article 23 of the public procurement directive (Directive 2004/18/EC) for Eco-products and in accordance with article 26 for Fair Trade products. Or certain ethical products, such as halal or kosher meat?

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Public Procurement Procurement Ethics 40

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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Public Procurement Procurement Bidding Import 40

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A commitment in Mongolia’s Open Government Partnership action plan proposes engaging with civil society on public procurement.

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Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement 123

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. Ethical Spend Toolset. Building Business Cases and Momentum.

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Supplier E-procurement Ethics Supply Chain 98

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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Supply Chain Public Procurement Procurement Sustainability 71

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

As these common “green procurement” strategies are adopted by governments around the world, the UN Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) model law on public procurement , last revised in 2011, could be updated to facilitate implementation. Contractor ¶ 60 (Thomson Reuters, 2024).

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Procurement Procurement Strategies E-procurement Bidder 147

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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Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement 78

Mike Purdy's Public Contracting

JULY 18, 2017

Manages and oversees the central procurement system to maintain the integrity of the public procurement process and guard against ethical challenges and charges of fraud, waste or inefficiency.

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Purchasing Management Warehouse E-procurement 100

NASPO

JULY 23, 2021

The new NASPO Procurement Toolbox holds the fundamental topics of the public procurement process in an easy-to-access format, no log-on required.

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Procurement Strategic Sourcing Ethics Negotiation 52

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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Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier 52

ivalua

JUNE 29, 2021

But since its inception more than 50 years ago, supplier diversity programs have spread beyond public procurements and now many privately held U.S. However, the ethical justification is no longer the totality of the value proposition. Government, which has been sponsoring diversity programs since 1969 on government contracts.

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Business Strategy Supplier Supply Chain Ethics 64

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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Participation Procurement Strategies Procurement Buyers 52

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. The balance between savings and values needs to be part of the conversation.

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Procurement Competitive Bidding Public Procurement Supplier 52

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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Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Supply Chain 52

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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Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration 52

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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Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding 52

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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Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement 52

The Procurement School

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

P rocurement, a critical component of supply chain management, is transforming, driven by the expertise of certified procurement professionals. Armed with a Public Procurement Certificate , these individuals bring a new level of efficiency and strategic insight to the field. Our curriculum includes a diverse range of courses.

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Supply Chain Efficiency Procurement Management 52

The Procurement School

MARCH 22, 2024

Of course, there was still a need to increase understanding of procurement law and the limitations we have as public procurement professionals. We designed the necessary procurement courses and supports, but we had to find ways to connect beyond these standard practices.

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Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Bidding 52

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. 12 goals of value for money and public benefit and s.13

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Procurement Public Procurement Public Goods Accountability 52

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. Public procurement is itself an area of public sector activity susceptible to digitalisation.

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Procurement Public Procurement Ethics Transparency 52

Public Contracting Institute

MAY 20, 2024

Compliance and Ethics Government construction projects are subject to strict compliance requirements and ethical standards. It’s essential to understand and adhere to these regulations to avoid legal and reputational risks.

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Bidding Government Government Negotiation 52

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes. Tracker Intelligence provides businesses with the tools to find the right public procurement frameworks , and the insight to help suppliers win these valuable contracts.

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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender 52

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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Procurement Procurement Contracts Bidder Contract 40

Open Contracting Partnership

AUGUST 14, 2024

Knowing your data will also help you proactively address the ethical considerations of your AI project. These people-centered strategies are the foundation for successful AI technology procurements. A strong understanding of your data will help you set useful KPIs to gauge your project’s progress against your goals.

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Procurement Purchasing Ethics Collaboration 67

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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Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement 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

How to Crack a Nut

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

There seemed to be some recognition of the need for more State intervention through regulation, for more regulatory control of standard-setting, and for more attention to be paid to testing and evaluation in the procurement context. Public procurement is an opportunity to put into practice how we will evaluate and use technology.’

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Procurement Evaluation Participation Collaboration 80

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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Negotiation Supply Chain Transparency Education 52

Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fact checked by Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions Principal Procurement Consultant Almost a full third of UK businesses do not have an inclusivity and diversity strategy. There are gains that you can make here, both for the sake of ethics and to make strides in sustainability in business.

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Sustainability Ethics Bidding 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. This article will focus on tackling challenges in the public procurement process and suggests practical solutions for these challenges.

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Public Procurement Efficiency Procurement Bid Rigging 52

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. They follow public procurement best practices strategies that help you not only win contracts but keep them coming. Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy.

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