Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

In the UK, the government spends around £284 billion on public sector contracts every year. With so much money in play, it should be unsurprising that government procurement attracts so much interest. Even big names like Amazon, Dell, and Apple hold government contracts in England. What is Government Contracting?

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Tracker Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

federal government awarded a total of $759 billion in public sector contracts , representing a $33 billion increase from the previous year. This emphasises the importance of being on the right framework agreements for suppliers. ps://link.springer.com/ What Is A Procurement Framework And Why They Matter? In 2023, the U.S.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Around the world, governments are embracing “green procurement” – environmentally sustainable strategies to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and other forms of pollution. government in April 2024 issued a final rule calling for contracting officials to plan to procure sustainable and services “to the maximum extent practicable.”

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Following a recent procurement exercise, a new Legal Services Framework for central government organisations has been awarded and commenced on 1st September 2023 for a period of 4 years. Half (4) of the suppliers on the Framework are SMEs, and all of these SMEs are based in Scotland.

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Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 21, 2024

Northern’s projects that Argonaut insured were governed by a framework agreement between Swinerton and Northern which included an arbitration clause. Third parties should keep an eye out for contractual language that incorporates framework agreements. 23-CV-4158 (DMR), 2024 WL 1057473 (N.D.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This analysis will explore the main NAO findings, look at their wider significance and propose steps to reinvigorate competition in government procurement. One of the most pressing issues is the over-reliance on framework agreements by central government departments.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Note, as a result of the Windsor Framework Agreement, CE marking was to remain mandatory for the Northern Ireland market in any event. Notably, these announcements do not cover medical devices or construction products where the relevant government departments are providing for their own arrangements.

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 4, 2024

We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Web Based and Proprietary Devices. The framework provides Scottish public sector bodies with access to Chromebook, Windows SE, Apple, Microsoft, Thin Client and Open Source Tablet Devices.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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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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VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. If you want to call off under a framework, what do you need to consider?

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023).

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Desktop Client Devices. The framework provides desktops, monitors, fixed workstations and accessories. The framework is a single-supplier agreement with HP Inc.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In September, the Programme for Government was published, and within this is the commitment to deliver a more efficient approach to public sector property management through the new Single Scottish Estate programme. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate’s, National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) administers the Scottish national collaborative frameworks and contracts for the whole of the Scottish Public Sector, as well as agreements that can be accessed by central government organisations of the Scottish Government.

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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The postponement allows time for the government to finalise a new National Procurement Policy Statement to set out its procurement priorities. Procurements started after 24 February will be governed by the new rules. When does the Procurement Act take effect? Further information about the transparency requirements can be found here.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is likely that there were sighs of relief when on 12 September the Cabinet Office signaled a four-month delay to the introduction of the Act, intended to allow time for a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) that reflects the Government's priorities. Where are we now? For DPS, there is a long stop date of 24 February 2029.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

The Integrity Commission expertly convened a group of potential users from a range of government agencies to attend the workshop. Another government agency, meanwhile, is interested in matching up how much companies declare in income with the value of the contracts they have been awarded.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

So looking back, on the 4th September, the new First Minister published his first Programme for Government. A transcript for this video is also available at the bottom of the page.

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VWV

AUGUST 20, 2024

Transitional and Saving Arrangements - This sets out the transitional arrangements for existing procurements, framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems, which will generally continue under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and guidance for deciding when the Act applies to new procurements.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In September, the Programme for Government was published, and within this is the commitment to deliver a more efficient approach to public sector property management through the new Single Scottish Estate programme. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, the Government published its response to the consultation process. This is extended to cover call offs under framework agreements and awards which have not been openly competed. For universities, this means contracts with a value in excess of £25,000 including VAT.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The UAE government has also pledged to invest USD 75 billion in India’s infrastructure development sector and to partner with India in the renewable energy sector, making the UAE the fourth largest investor in India. Therefore, at present, UAE seated awards cannot be enforced in India directly.

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VWV

MAY 19, 2021

Following the recent National Audit Office (NAO) report and challenge by the Good Law Project into government procurement during coronavirus, we discuss the pitfalls of direct awards and the key lessons for higher education institutions. The report found that by 31 July 2020, the Government has entered into £10.5

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Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 29, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices. The framework will run until 10 July 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Media Planning and Buying Services. The framework will run until 30 June 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. The secret?

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Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 10, 2025

The Service Enhancement Plan describes how the NCPD will develop its services to play an important role in supporting the delivery of Public Sector Reform and in helping to achieve the aims of the Public Procurement Strategy for Scotland and our Scottish Government Procurement Strategy.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to UNCTAD, no model agreements were released in 2024. The question therefore was whether this final vote was the result of illegitimate government influence; however, the majority concluded that there was no evidence on the record that leads to this conclusion (Award, para. Nine IIAs currently have publicly available texts.

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AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 28, 2024

“Cloud and AI are crucial to Malaysia’s digital future, and at AWS we are prioritizing making that future a reality by working with the government to build Malaysia’s next-generation AI-skilled leaders to unleash the nation’s culture of innovation and productivity,” said Peter Murray, country manager of AWS Malaysia. “As

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