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Did you use AI to write this tender? What? Just asking! -- Also, how will you use AI to deliver this contract?

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

Tender Contract Bidding Supplier

The impact of AI on public procurement: Introducing a new series

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. An integrated, multifunctional team.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Tender Ethics

Digging out data to shine a light on public buying in Mongolia

Open Contracting Partnership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

To tackle this problem, the country has proposed wide-ranging legislation , including an anti-corruption package with measures to standardize the operations of Mongolia’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and ensure they follow consistent rules throughout processes like tendering and procurement, among others.

Data

Data Corruption Supplier Public Procurement

A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It has debarred more than 60 suppliers for violations, and reduced unresolved complaints and canceled tenders. in 2020 to 96% and single-bid tenders decreased across all methods – from 62.5% During the pandemic, the agency suspended a tender to buy overpriced digital textbooks. in 2020 to 59.7% Efficiency is key.

Corruption

Corruption Collaboration Data Public Procurement

The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Governments aim to support ethical, sustainable businesses while getting the best value. Tendering and Bidding A contract notice is published, inviting suppliers to submit bids. Call-Off Contract A call-off contract is used when an organisation purchases goods or services from a framework agreement.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Supplier Tender

In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. These agreements define terms, conditions and price for goods and services and allow authorities to procure without having to re-run lengthy tender processes.

Framework Agreement

Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Tender

Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

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

Procurement Tender Buyers Contract

Global Sourcing – Is It Suitable For Your Business?

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

JANUARY 29, 2024

Having sent out your RFQs (requests for quotations) or ITT (invitations to tender) you have received quotations and bids back. Having sent out your RFQs (requests for quotations) or ITT (invitations to tender) you have received quotations and bids back.

Global Sourcing

Global Sourcing IT Supplier Price

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

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.

Bidder

Bidder Procurement Evaluation Bidding

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

The Procurement School

APRIL 22, 2024

The most common public sector form of market analysis is a jurisdictional scan by contacting other provinces, municipalities or Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs). Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Procurement

Procurement Market Analysis Bidder Public Procurement

Evolution of the Status Quo

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

Public Procurement Total Cost of Ownership Budget Collaboration

Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

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. It meant bringing the wealth of knowledge from our Indigenous partners into the government purchasing landscape and uncovering opportunities we would not have seen on our own.

Procurement

Procurement Public Procurement Collaboration Bidding

Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

How to Crack a Nut

APRIL 4, 2023

Especially because, while the CCS AI DPS tries to address some issues, such as ethical risks (though the effectiveness of this can also be queried), it makes clear that ‘quality, price and cultural fit (including social value) can be assessed based on individual customer requirements’.

Procurement

Procurement Buyers IT Public Procurement

The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Government Contracts Legal Forum

JANUARY 5, 2024

Sections 1022 and 1023 respectively authorize the Navy to use certain authorized funds to incrementally fund contracts for the advance procurement and construction of a San Antonio-class amphibious ship and a submarine tender.

Government

Government Government Export Data

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

With the Tracker Intelligence tender alerts feature, you can set up real-time alerts tailored to your industry, so youre always in the know. Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. The secret? Youll need rock-solid security.

Public Procurement

Public Procurement Procurement Buyers Tender

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

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). Post on BC Bid ( [link] ) (or Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) ( [link] ) or send to an approved Vendor list. Here is how I determine the right one.

Procurement

Procurement Contract Public Procurement Supplier

Understanding A Legally Binding Document

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Sending a purchase order or a response to an RFQ can constitute a contract, as well as a verbal agreement, so it is important to understand the five main elements that are required for a contract to be valid and a legally binding document. In procurement we are often working with current contracts and creating new ones.

Capacity

Capacity Supplier Procurement Supply Chain

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

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. Procurement service providers work closely with public sector procurement consultants to streamline processes, maintain transparency, and uphold ethical standards.

Contract Management

Contract Management Management Bidder Insurance

Public Procurement Central

Did you use AI to write this tender? What? Just asking! -- Also, how will you use AI to deliver this contract?

The impact of AI on public procurement: Introducing a new series

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Digging out data to shine a light on public buying in Mongolia

A red light for corruption: How the Dominican Republic is using open data, better processes & collaboration to fight corruption

The Public Procurement Glossary

In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

Procurement tools for AI regulation by contract. Not the sharpest in the shed

Global Sourcing – Is It Suitable For Your Business?

Navigating the 5 Steps of the Procurement Journey Part 2

Procurement Planning: Steps for Issuing a Solicitation

Evolution of the Status Quo

Indigenous Procurement – An exciting new challenge

Procuring AI without understanding it. Way to go?

The FY 2024 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

Understanding the Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Contract Closure

Understanding A Legally Binding Document

The Essential Stages of the Contract Management Lifecycle

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